Tokyo 2020, Gauff positive for the covid: no Olympics for the tennis player

Coco Gauff will not make her Olympic debut. The young tennis star revealed on Sunday that she tested positive for coronavirus and will not play at the Tokyo 2020 Games. “I am so sad to share the news that I tested positive for covid and will not be able to play in Tokyo,” she explained on Twitter. 17 year old American. “It has always been a dream of mine to represent the United States at the Olympics and I hope there will be many other possibilities for me to achieve it in the future.” Coco Gauff, number 23 of the WTA, was part of the contingent of four US female players to participate in the women’s singles event at the games – alongside Jennifer Brady No. 15, Jessica Pegula n. 26 and Alison Riske No. 29. He was also planning to play doubles with Nicole Melichar. “I want to wish Team USA good luck and that they are safe games for every Olympian and for the entire Olympic family.” Gauff is one of the many tennis players who will not make the trip to Japan for these Games. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams said last month that she wasn’t going to Tokyo, but didn’t give a specific reason. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Rafael Nadal also retired in June to focus on his health. Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber, Matteo Berrettini, Roger Federer and five others have given up due to injuries. Bianca Andreescu, Victoria Azarenka, Nick Kyrgios, Denis Shapovalov and 22 other big tennis stars have given up on national teams, citing concerns related to covid. “We are saddened to learn that Coco Gauff tested positive for covid-19 and therefore not will be able to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, “the USO said in a statement. “The entire US Olympic tennis contingent is heartbroken for Coco. We wish her all the best as she faces this unfortunate situation and we hope to see her back on the court very soon. We know that Coco will join us all in cheering for the other members. of Team Usa who will travel to Japan and compete in the next few days “.