Canadian tennis player Vasek Pospisil has announced that he will not compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Pospisil, 31, has represented Canada at the last two Olympic Games.
At the London 2012 Olympics, Pospisil suffered a defeat in the first round against David Ferrer. Four years later, at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Pospisil lost against Frenchman Gaël Monfils in the first round.
“To all my home fans, I have unfortunately decided not to compete in the Tokyo Olympics this year. Several factors led to this difficult decision, including the worsening condition of my right shoulder which would need to be addressed. rest to avoid further injury, ”Pospisil said in a statement posted on his Twitter account.
“It was one of the toughest professional decisions I have ever had to make; playing for your country is the greatest sporting honor and going to the Olympics is every young child’s dream, as it was mine. .
I had to be honest with myself, and I was both mentally and physically unable to make the trip. I will be going home to rest, rehabilitate and spend time with my family while hoping to be ready for the hard court transition.
Thank you all for your support, as always, ”he said.
Pospisil joins Roger Federer in his withdrawal from the Olympics
20-time Grand Slam champion Federer has also withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics and he announced it this week.
The Swiss, who underwent two knee operations in 2020, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics mainly due to knee problems. “During the grass season, I unfortunately suffered a setback with my knee and agreed to have to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics,” Federer announced on social media.
“I am very disappointed, because it has been an honor and an important moment in my career every time I have represented Switzerland. I have already started my rehabilitation and I hope to be able to return to the Tour later this summer.
I wish the whole Swiss team good luck and I will support them from afar. As always, Hopp Schwiz! ”
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