Coco Gauff has had to pull out of the Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. The 17-year-old confirmed on social media that she would not be able to represent the USA in the Tokyo games. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Serena Williams and Simona Halep have all previously withdrawn from the Tokyo games. "I am so disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for COVID and won't be able to play in the Olympic Games in Tokyo," Gauff posted on Twitter. "I want to wish TEAM USA best of luck and a safe games for every Olympian and the entire Olympic family."

Source: Irish Independent July 18, 2021 20:15 UTC