Much probably this was just an excuse to not go there and Sinner decide to "ride" the chance.
however I don't think that tournament will really miss him, it's pretty common in Olympics that famous players decide to not go...
By the way it's pretty boring the process here in Italy with many many mass media that are discussing and critizicing Sinner choice... these are personal decisions connected to many factors. Speculation is pretty boring...
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I don't think it's just tonsillitis, let's say that the Olympic tournament matters very little at an international level and above all at the ATP ranking level it matters absolutely nothing so he will have invented an excuse for not participating and rightly staying on holiday since he has important matches to play ahead of him resting will certainly be good for him and will make him stronger when he returns
Yup, true. That's why all the best players in the world are there, because it's really not a big deal.
I'm sure most of them would rather be playing the Umag 250 right now, but they weren't invited.
News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
we know that the Olympics count for little and Sinner rightly preferred to conserve his energy for more important tournaments where the score for the ranking is at stake, tennis in the Olympics is like football, it doesn't count for anything so he will rest and play the next one tournament in forceMeanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....Alcaraz and Nadal are also going for the glory with this is last chance for Nadal to have some good for his country and bring another gold medal which will make things more exciting for this legendary player who is facing many issues due to his injuries and health in last few years but good thing he is still determined to participate in these games for his country and having medal as well.
Sinner has confirmed that HE IS NOT going to the olympics, he has tonsillitis and
his doctors have advised him to rest.
I don't think it's just tonsillitis, let's say that the Olympic tournament matters very little at an international level and above all at the ATP ranking level it matters absolutely nothing so he will have invented an excuse for not participating and rightly staying on holiday since he has important matches to play ahead of him resting will certainly be good for him and will make him stronger when he returns
News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there... Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
we know that the Olympics count for little and Sinner rightly preferred to conserve his energy for more important tournaments where the score for the ranking is at stake, tennis in the Olympics is like football, it doesn't count for anything so he will rest and play the next one tournament in forceMeanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....Alcaraz and Nadal are also going for the glory with this is last chance for Nadal to have some good for his country and bring another gold medal which will make things more exciting for this legendary player who is facing many issues due to his injuries and health in last few years but good thing he is still determined to participate in these games for his country and having medal as well.
Sinner has confirmed that HE IS NOT going to the olympics, he has tonsillitis and
his doctors have advised him to rest.
The Tennis competition starts on the 27 already with the mens singles. I dont see
who is starting in that date though.
Alcaraz for Gold anyone?
News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there... Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
we know that the Olympics count for little and Sinner rightly preferred to conserve his energy for more important tournaments where the score for the ranking is at stake, tennis in the Olympics is like football, it doesn't count for anything so he will rest and play the next one tournament in forceMeanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....Alcaraz and Nadal are also going for the glory with this is last chance for Nadal to have some good for his country and bring another gold medal which will make things more exciting for this legendary player who is facing many issues due to his injuries and health in last few years but good thing he is still determined to participate in these games for his country and having medal as well.
News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there... Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....As I understand it, for now he just postponed his trip.
The tournament starts in 3 days, I'm sure he'll go eventually.
You don't miss the Olympics because of a flu, no matter how serious it is. His first few matches will be easy anyway.
News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
we know that the Olympics count for little and Sinner rightly preferred to conserve his energy for more important tournaments where the score for the ranking is at stake, tennis in the Olympics is like football, it doesn't count for anything so he will rest and play the next one tournament in force
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there... Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
Yes, I can't wait for Rafael Nadal to partner Carlos Alcaraz in the men's doubles tennis event at the 2024 Paris Olympics and I expect a classy performance. Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there... Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....we know that the Olympics count for little and Sinner rightly preferred to conserve his energy for more important tournaments where the score for the ranking is at stake, tennis in the Olympics is like football, it doesn't count for anything so he will rest and play the next one tournament in force
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I agree but its too early for Djokovic to retire, he has at least a good season ahead
for 2025. For Nadal OI would say he will make a decision on whether to retire
or go another season at the end of this year.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/czq670864w6o
Andy Murray has made a decision to retire after the olympics.
for 2025. For Nadal OI would say he will make a decision on whether to retire
or go another season at the end of this year.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/czq670864w6o
Andy Murray has made a decision to retire after the olympics.
Probably too early for Djokovic, I agree, but the level on which Alcaraz dominated Djokovic in Wimbledon was quite shocking. Djokovic was without any chance whatsoever. I think I can't recall ever having seen a game like that by Djokovic. If it wasn't for Alcaraz losing his nerves for a few minutes in the third set, that game would have ended without any thrill at all. Seeing a player like Djokovic not finding any solutions at any point in time during the game is quite telling in my opinion. Sure he can have a bad day, but this wasn't just looking like Djokovic being out of shape. It was more like Alcaraz being many levels above him.
If I remember correctly, Nadal already said that this is 99% his last season.
I never understood why Murray kept going given that he had a severely injured hip. He has won enough, nothing to prove anymore and then willing to risk his health foe what? I think it's tough to say goodbye to that part of life when you are a professional sports player. But still, it is not like there was still something to prove for him.
Yea too early for Djokovic but there will be opportunities to bet against him.
The Wimbledon final was indeed a bit surreal, the result was a combination of
Alcaraz being so strong and Djokovic having Zero answers to come up with.
Ah Murray, can understand why he bothered coming back after the hip operation.
He had nothing to prove, didnt need the money. It became a bit pathetic in the end.
Same argument for any of the older players:
Djokovic, nothing to prove other than trying to create a new record in something.
Nadal, is calling a day and should do after this season
Thiem, the same, this is his last season
Wawrinka, should make a decision, he is not the same player anymore.
News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there... Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....Thats alright though, there will be a few more opportunities to claim Olympic Gold.
News from Italy since Sinner can't go to Paris and Olympics games due a bad flu (they said no covid related).
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there... Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament....
Meanwhile double team from Spain (Alcaraz - Nadal) is already there...
Let's see how much "priority" they will give to this tournament.... 
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I agree but its too early for Djokovic to retire, he has at least a good season ahead
for 2025. For Nadal OI would say he will make a decision on whether to retire
or go another season at the end of this year.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/czq670864w6o
Andy Murray has made a decision to retire after the olympics.
for 2025. For Nadal OI would say he will make a decision on whether to retire
or go another season at the end of this year.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/czq670864w6o
Andy Murray has made a decision to retire after the olympics.
Probably too early for Djokovic, I agree, but the level on which Alcaraz dominated Djokovic in Wimbledon was quite shocking. Djokovic was without any chance whatsoever. I think I can't recall ever having seen a game like that by Djokovic. If it wasn't for Alcaraz losing his nerves for a few minutes in the third set, that game would have ended without any thrill at all. Seeing a player like Djokovic not finding any solutions at any point in time during the game is quite telling in my opinion. Sure he can have a bad day, but this wasn't just looking like Djokovic being out of shape. It was more like Alcaraz being many levels above him.
If I remember correctly, Nadal already said that this is 99% his last season.
I never understood why Murray kept going given that he had a severely injured hip. He has won enough, nothing to prove anymore and then willing to risk his health foe what? I think it's tough to say goodbye to that part of life when you are a professional sports player. But still, it is not like there was still something to prove for him.
there will be a long rehabilitation process that he will have to do to get back to competing like he used to, obviously reaching the big names in the rankings will be very hard if not impossible but in my opinion he could really be able to stay in the top 10 let's remember that he challenged and lost winbledon only because of Novak Djokovic can therefore easily be there in the lead competing with the greats
I really don't see Nadal reaching the top 10 frankly speaking since he has been on the sidelines for so long and his last big title was way back in 2022. He could win some big games here and there, but reaching the top 10 seems out of reach for him.On the other hand, Djokovic could win one or more slams in the future as long as his body continues siding with him somehow.
I agree about Nadal, he isnt getting back into the top 10, there are simply too many
players in the top 20 who are capable of beating him any day. I would argue that the
reason he even git to the final of Bastad was there were a lot of top 10 players not
playing this week because of the Olympics.
Regarding Djokovic, I cant see him winning another GS, not if Sinner or Alcaraz are
in the mix.
there will be a long rehabilitation process that he will have to do to get back to competing like he used to, obviously reaching the big names in the rankings will be very hard if not impossible but in my opinion he could really be able to stay in the top 10 let's remember that he challenged and lost winbledon only because of Novak Djokovic can therefore easily be there in the lead competing with the greats
I really don't see Nadal reaching the top 10 frankly speaking since he has been on the sidelines for so long and his last big title was way back in 2022. He could win some big games here and there, but reaching the top 10 seems out of reach for him.On the other hand, Djokovic could win one or more slams in the future as long as his body continues siding with him somehow.
Same happen to Djokovic, and I am feeling now it's time for them to take rest and ruled out their return to top level because they are having long successful history of many wins in this play, but now new generation players are taking over and having good chance of staying at the top.
Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev and Medvedev are ready for next era of tennis, but now we will have no longest history of success like we have in from last big threes because these are not able to bring consistency like them but still it is good we are having things at the top.
I agree but its too early for Djokovic to retire, he has at least a good season ahead
for 2025. For Nadal OI would say he will make a decision on whether to retire
or go another season at the end of this year.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/czq670864w6o
Andy Murray has made a decision to retire after the olympics.
there will be a long rehabilitation process that he will have to do to get back to competing like he used to, obviously reaching the big names in the rankings will be very hard if not impossible but in my opinion he could really be able to stay in the top 10 let's remember that he challenged and lost winbledon only because of Novak Djokovic can therefore easily be there in the lead competing with the greats
I really don't see Nadal reaching the top 10 frankly speaking since he has been on the sidelines for so long and his last big title was way back in 2022. He could win some big games here and there, but reaching the top 10 seems out of reach for him.On the other hand, Djokovic could win one or more slams in the future as long as his body continues siding with him somehow.
Same happen to Djokovic, and I am feeling now it's time for them to take rest and ruled out their return to top level because they are having long successful history of many wins in this play, but now new generation players are taking over and having good chance of staying at the top.
Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev and Medvedev are ready for next era of tennis, but now we will have no longest history of success like we have in from last big threes because these are not able to bring consistency like them but still it is good we are having things at the top.
there will be a long rehabilitation process that he will have to do to get back to competing like he used to, obviously reaching the big names in the rankings will be very hard if not impossible but in my opinion he could really be able to stay in the top 10 let's remember that he challenged and lost winbledon only because of Novak Djokovic can therefore easily be there in the lead competing with the greats
I really don't see Nadal reaching the top 10 frankly speaking since he has been on the sidelines for so long and his last big title was way back in 2022. He could win some big games here and there, but reaching the top 10 seems out of reach for him.On the other hand, Djokovic could win one or more slams in the future as long as his body continues siding with him somehow.
Moreover, Djokovic has also won 24 grand slam titles, and 7 of them were at Wimbledon, if the final is Djokovic victory then we could see him truly equal Roger Federer record.
That didn't happen though and it probably never will thanks to Alcaraz screwing Djokovic again and again. Also, total number of grand slams isn't the only way to say who the GOAT is. It's a highly subjective matter which is why it's best to call all 3 of them the GOATs.One of those GOATS - Nadal is in the final of Bastad to meet first time finalist
Borges. Nadal also cancelled his doubles match with Ruud.
He is the clay court master for a reason. Excited for this final and to see him play in the Olympics on his turf soon.Borges. Nadal also cancelled his doubles match with Ruud.
Today Nadal was pretty far away from "Nadal" the player that we all know... Borges without doing nothing exceptionnal has achieved a great result (and without this player is something that can tell one day to nephews ...). The match was a kind of sad because I think anyone was expecting a more aggresive Spaniard... the N1 is another player...
Berrettini continue the actual tradition ( ) of italian players that are doing really well. Halys wasn't the top opponent for him...no surprises here.
Berrettini continue the actual tradition (
) of italian players that are doing really well. Halys wasn't the top opponent for him...no surprises here.Yea I watched the match on and off, Nadal couldnt even make a set, the final score says a lot -
6-3, 6-2. He looked like he was lacking energy, especially towards the end of the second set.
I didnt bet on the final but I made some Satoshis on a few of Borges' matches.
I was reading the news that Berrettini is back to winning and is returning to excellent levels. He won the ATP 250 tournament in Gstaad. Of course, we are talking about a much smaller tournament than all the other big stages but in any case this will allow him to return. At the moment he is 82nd. in the rankings, but with this result he will rise to 50th place from Monday.
Great to see Mateo back to winning ways, (Bitbollo is happy!!). Again I didnt bet on the final
against Halys, it was an easy win.
I did however lose Satoshi's on Berrettini against Felix AA and . . . Tsitsipas. I bet on both
matches to go over 2.5 sets but neither could challenge Mateo that much.
I was also loosly following the WTA tournament over at Palermo, I had a bet earlty on for
the defending champion Zheng which was good. She won the final again beating Muchova.
there will be a long rehabilitation process that he will have to do to get back to competing like he used to, obviously reaching the big names in the rankings will be very hard if not impossible but in my opinion he could really be able to stay in the top 10 let's remember that he challenged and lost winbledon only because of Novak Djokovic can therefore easily be there in the lead competing with the greats
Moreover, Djokovic has also won 24 grand slam titles, and 7 of them were at Wimbledon, if the final is Djokovic victory then we could see him truly equal Roger Federer record.
That didn't happen though and it probably never will thanks to Alcaraz screwing Djokovic again and again. Also, total number of grand slams isn't the only way to say who the GOAT is. It's a highly subjective matter which is why it's best to call all 3 of them the GOATs.One of those GOATS - Nadal is in the final of Bastad to meet first time finalist
Borges. Nadal also cancelled his doubles match with Ruud.
He is the clay court master for a reason. Excited for this final and to see him play in the Olympics on his turf soon.Borges. Nadal also cancelled his doubles match with Ruud.
Today Nadal was pretty far away from "Nadal" the player that we all know... Borges without doing nothing exceptionnal has achieved a great result (and without this player is something that can tell one day to nephews ...). The match was a kind of sad because I think anyone was expecting a more aggresive Spaniard... the N1 is another player...
Berrettini continue the actual tradition ( ) of italian players that are doing really well. Halys wasn't the top opponent for him...no surprises here.
Berrettini continue the actual tradition (
) of italian players that are doing really well. Halys wasn't the top opponent for him...no surprises here.Yea I watched the match on and off, Nadal couldnt even make a set, the final score says a lot -
6-3, 6-2. He looked like he was lacking energy, especially towards the end of the second set.
I didnt bet on the final but I made some Satoshis on a few of Borges' matches.
I was reading the news that Berrettini is back to winning and is returning to excellent levels. He won the ATP 250 tournament in Gstaad. Of course, we are talking about a much smaller tournament than all the other big stages but in any case this will allow him to return. At the moment he is 82nd. in the rankings, but with this result he will rise to 50th place from Monday.
Great to see Mateo back to winning ways, (Bitbollo is happy!!). Again I didnt bet on the final
against Halys, it was an easy win.
I did however lose Satoshi's on Berrettini against Felix AA and . . . Tsitsipas. I bet on both
matches to go over 2.5 sets but neither could challenge Mateo that much.
I was also loosly following the WTA tournament over at Palermo, I had a bet earlty on for
the defending champion Zheng which was good. She won the final again beating Muchova.
Today Nadal was pretty far away from "Nadal" the player that we all know... Borges without doing nothing exceptionnal has achieved a great result (and without this player is something that can tell one day to nephews ...). The match was a kind of sad because I think anyone was expecting a more aggresive Spaniard... the N1 is another player...
Berrettini continue the actual tradition ( ) of italian players that are doing really well. Halys wasn't the top opponent for him...no surprises here.
Berrettini continue the actual tradition (
) of italian players that are doing really well. Halys wasn't the top opponent for him...no surprises here. 
I was reading the news that Berrettini is back to winning and is returning to excellent levels. He won the ATP 250 tournament in Gstaad. Of course, we are talking about a much smaller tournament than all the other big stages but in any case this will allow him to return. At the moment he is 82nd. in the rankings, but with this result he will rise to 50th place from Monday.
He made a pretty good comeback this year after having to rest for a long time due to injury. If I'm not mistaken, previously he also made it to the final at the same tournament level, only this time he managed to become champion. It is true that this is a tournament level that can be said to be ordinary, but it is important for him who has been knocked out of the top 100 to be able to return to the top 100 which can provide him with many benefits.Has anyone watched Zverev vs Fils?, the first set looks like it will belong to Fils who is already ahead but I am still quite confident that the home player can come back to be champion considering he is very good this year, and Zverev's performance at the tournament dispelled reports that he would miss the Paris Olympics due to injury.
I was reading the news that Berrettini is back to winning and is returning to excellent levels. He won the ATP 250 tournament in Gstaad. Of course, we are talking about a much smaller tournament than all the other big stages but in any case this will allow him to return. At the moment he is 82nd. in the rankings, but with this result he will rise to 50th place from Monday.
Moreover, Djokovic has also won 24 grand slam titles, and 7 of them were at Wimbledon, if the final is Djokovic victory then we could see him truly equal Roger Federer record.
That didn't happen though and it probably never will thanks to Alcaraz screwing Djokovic again and again. Also, total number of grand slams isn't the only way to say who the GOAT is. It's a highly subjective matter which is why it's best to call all 3 of them the GOATs.One of those GOATS - Nadal is in the final of Bastad to meet first time finalist
Borges. Nadal also cancelled his doubles match with Ruud.
He is the clay court master for a reason. Excited for this final and to see him play in the Olympics on his turf soon. Borges. Nadal also cancelled his doubles match with Ruud.
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