World No 1 Jannik Sinner WITHDRAWS from Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis - shortly after suffering with an illness at Wimbledon - and admits it's a 'huge disappointment' to miss the Games

World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after suffering with tonsillitis. 

The Italian recently struggled with dizziness and went off court for a medical timeout during his quarter-final defeat to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon.

Now, the 22-year-old has been forced to miss out on the upcoming Games in the French capital and confirmed the news via a post onto his social media. 

Speaking on X, Sinner wrote: 'I am saddened to inform you that unfortunately I will not be able to participate in the Paris Olympic Games.

'After a good week of clay training I started to feel unwell. I spent a couple of days resting and during a visit the doctor found tonsillitis and strongly advised me against playing.

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after suffering from tonsillitis © Provided by Daily Mail

The World No 1 took to social media to confirm the news to his followers on Tuesday afternoon© Provided by Daily Mail

'Missing the Games is a huge disappointment as it was one of my main goals for this season. I couldn't wait to have the honor of representing my country in this very important event.

Andy Murray has confirmed that the Paris Olympics will be the 'last-ever tennis tournament' of his illustrious and tenacious career. The 37-year-old is calling time on an incredible career which has seen him win three Grand Slams, 46 ATP Tour singles titles, and two Olympic gold medals.©REUTERS

'Good luck to all the Italian athletes who I will support from home. Forza Italia'.

The tournament takes place from 27 July to 4 August.

Earlier this month, after his defeat to Medvedev, Sinner admitted he was struggling with dizziness.

'Already this morning I didn't feel great. Had some problems. Then with the fatigue… it was tough,' said the 22-year-old. 'I was not feeling great. I didn't vomit but took some time because I was dizzy.

SNTVFILE: Sinner out of Olympics tennis tournament because of tonsillitis

'It was not easy. I tried to fight with that what I had today.'

Sinner had been one of the favourites to win gold at the competition but, following his withdrawal, Novak Djokovic is now the number one seed.

Meanwhile, Andy Murray has confirmed that the Paris Olympics will be the 'last-ever tennis tournament' of his illustrious and tenacious career. 

Sinner also struggled with illness during his recent quarter-final defeat at Wimbledon © Provided by Daily Mail

Meanwhile, Andy Murray will call an end to his illustrious career after the Paris Olympics © Provided by Daily Mail

The 37-year-old is calling time on an incredible career which has seen him win three Grand Slams, 46 ATP Tour singles titles, and two Olympic gold medals. 

Murray had hoped to enjoy a full swansong at Wimbledon earlier this summer but a back injury forced him out of the men's singles draw and Emma Raducanu withdrew from their mixed doubles arrangement with a wrist problem. 

He wrote on X: 'Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament. 

'Competing for Great Britain have been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get do it one final time