Ukrainian tennis player withdraws from 2024 Olympic Games

Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina withdrew from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Source: official website of the Olympics

Details: According to Ukraine's Tennis Federation Vice President Yurii Sosnovskyi, Kalinina withdrew due to a cold. He claims that on the morning of 28 July, the 26-year-old tennis star had a fever.

In addition, the tennis player commented to the National Olympic Committee's press office about her decision.

Quote: "Unfortunately, yesterday we spent a long time on the courts, waiting for the start of the competition. It was raining all this time and this morning I felt a sore throat. Of course, I was very upset, because it was a big dream and honour for me to play at the Olympics and represent my country, especially in such a difficult time. But we still decided not to take any risks to avoid complications. I thank everyone for their support and wish victory to all Ukrainian athletes!"

Kalinina was scheduled to face Dutch player Arantxa Rus in the opening round. Olivia Gadecki, an Australian, will take Kalinina’s place.

Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostiuk, and Daiana Yastremska are now the only Ukrainians competing in the tennis singles at the 2024 Olympics. All of them will play their opening matches today, on 28 July.

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