MILAN, Italy — Men's tennis number one Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), days before it begins, after falling ill with tonsillitis.

The Italian said he was "sad and disappointed" to drop out, adding that he had started feeling unwell on Monday after a practice week in Monaco.

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