Vondrousova, Hurkacz Withdraw from Paris Olympics

Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a hand injury, expressing her disappointment on social media. The 25-year-old Czech player, who won silver in Tokyo 2020, hoped to participate in doubles but ultimately could not compete. Katerina Siniakova will take her place in singles, while Linda Noskova will partner with Karolina Muchova in doubles. Hubert Hurkacz, the world No. 7 from Poland, has also pulled out due to a knee injury sustained at Wimbledon, stating that his rehabilitation is ongoing but insufficient for competition. Other notable absences in tennis include Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur, and Emma Raducanu. Both Vondrousova and Hurkacz's withdrawals highlight significant changes in the Olympic tennis landscape ahead of the Games.