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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australia’s Olympic team
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, announcing his move in a social media post.
Kyrgios, who retired from his third round match at Wimbledon with an abdominal injury, said it was a decision he did not take lightly.
Posting just hours after Olympic officials announced that the Games in Tokyo would go ahead without spectators following a surge in COVID cases, Kyrgios said the lack of fans influenced his decision.
“It’s been my dream to represent Australia at the Olympics and I know I may never get that opportunity again,” he said.
“But I also know myself.
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