The number three in the world, Aryna Sabalenkawill not play in the Paris Olympic Games to focus on his health and prepare for hard court tournaments, the two-time Grand Slam champion announced on Monday.
“I will not play in the Olympics because of all the WTA rules with mandatory tournaments. I have to sacrifice something. Unfortunately I have to sacrifice the Olympics. At this stage of my career and especially with all the struggles that In recent months, I have had to take care of my health,” Sabalenka told reporters at the WTA in Berlin, where she will face Russian Daria Kasatkina in the round of 16.
“There is too much on the agenda and I made the decision to take care of my health. I prefer to rest a little to make sure physically and mentally that I am ready for the hard courts,” he explained.
The 26-year-old Belarusian won the Australian Open in January but was eliminated by 17-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros quarter-finals this month.
Although he did not mention it in his press appearance after banning the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus due to the conflict in Ukraine, the IOC finally decided to allow their presence only in individual competitions, under of a neutral flag and compliance with other conditions. which in Sabalenka’s case will follow if she wants to participate.
Source: La Verdad
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