Top seed Jannik Sinner hits a fever pitch, delaying Olympic journey

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Jannik Sinner has returned from his holiday with Anna Kalinskaya, but unfortunately, the World No. 1 has developed a fever. As a result, he won’t be heading to the Olympic Games as expected.

Jannik Sinner will be one of the last players to arrive in Paris ahead of the July 27 start date. According to sources cited by ANSA, he will not depart on Tuesday as initially planned, affecting his preparation schedule.

As a result, Sinner is now expected to depart for France on Thursday, the day the tournament begins, with the first matches scheduled for Saturday. The draw is also set to take place on Thursday, so Sinner will likely learn his matchups while he is en route.

This is not ideal preparation for World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is one of the favorites for Olympic gold due to his prowess not only on clay but also in tournaments representing his country. He played a crucial role in leading Italy to Davis Cup glory in November, beginning his run by defeating Novak Djokovic.

As Elena Rybakina can attest, trying to compete while ill can be challenging. If Jannik Sinner receives a tough draw, it may be especially difficult for him as it will likely take a few days for his immune system to recover.

Sinner was recently seen on holiday with his new girlfriend, Anna Kalinskaya. Unlike Sinner, Kalinskaya has decided not to head to Paris, opting against trying to enter as a neutral athlete. She will instead play the DC Open next weekend, joining players like Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka, and Madison Keys, who also chose not to participate in the Olympics. This year, many players faced a choice between playing early in the US or competing in the Olympic Games, with the Canada tournament taking place the week after the four-year cycle event.

As a result, the change in timezone and surface has left many players potentially underprepared, either for the hard court swing that follows or for returning to clay. While Sinner decided to compete in the Olympic Games, his girlfriend opted for a different approach.

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