Jannik Sinner, the top seed in the world, withdrew from the Paris Olympics, shocking fans and bringing a new dimension to the competition. Days before the Olympics started, the Italian tennis player withdrew due to tonsillitis. Fans were perplexed by his disappearance since he was seen spending some time in the pool with his girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya at the same time.
The Italian athlete said he was “sad and disappointed” to have to withdraw from the Olympics in Paris after discovering he had fallen ill during a practice week in Monaco. He said, “Unfortunately, things became worse after seeing my physicians on Tuesday and waiting an extra day to give myself some more time to see if my situation would improve.”
The Olympic Games were “one of my main goals for this season,” according to the world number one, who was slated to compete in the men’s singles and doubles events alongside Lorenzo Musetti. However, it seems that his health caused a disruption to the preparations.
It’s interesting to note that Sinner and Kalinskaya officially announced their romance earlier this year at the French Open in a rare conversation about his personal life.
At a prelim press conference, Sinner disclosed to the media that he was seeing the Russian-born world number 24. “Yes, I am with Anna, but you are aware of my strict discretion. We keep everything very private. I’ll stop talking now. His absence is a significant setback because he was anticipated to be a competitive competitor in every category at the mega event.
As they expressed their thoughts on the couple’s viral photo, followers were left questioning what went wrong with the most recent photos of him having fun in the water with his girlfriend.
Fans are giving Jannik Sinner’s poolside photos with girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya side eye.
The Italian’s illness-related withdrawal from the Olympics in Paris has elicited conflicting emotions from fans, with some feeling upset and others doubtful. Some argue that if it had been a high-stakes tournament, hanging out with a girlfriend would not have been included. “You can see how he would stuff himself with drugs to avoid withdrawing if it had been a tournament with millions of dollars in prize money,” a fan said.
The couple’s underwater shot, though, drew even more criticism. One commenter wrote, “Without money, the racket can’t move,” implying that players wouldn’t be inspired to compete without monetary benefits. This has drawn criticism, with some saying that the world’s top player “is unserious” and casting doubt on the veracity of his ailment.
Furthermore, Sinner’s motivation has also come under scrutiny. Some have proposed that his illness could be used as a reason, saying, “If true, what a great letdown! Not much can be done to elevate this.Furthermore, an other admirer emphasized that tonsillitis was merely a pretext to take a break, saying, “We all know tonsillitis was an excuse.” He desires to go out with Anna.
Sinner expressed his disappointment at hearing of his forced withdrawal from what would have been his first Olympic Games. He announced on social media that he had tonsillitis and that a doctor had “strongly advised” him not to play. After a week of intense training on clay courts, the 22-year-old felt ill and slept for a few days before visiting the doctor.
Fans, however, are not persuaded. Their answers demonstrate the high admiration held for players such as Sinner and the challenges they have in juggling their personal and work commitments. As others have noted in response to his withdrawal, even the world’s best athletes can gain from putting their personal and health care first.
