Tennis: Raonic, Halep out of Olympics over ZikaPARIS: Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic and women’s world number five Simona Halep dealt the Olympics tennis tournament a double body blow Friday when they pulled out of Rio, citing health fears over the Zika virus. The reason for my decision is the concern regarding the danger posed by the Zika virus,” wrote Halep. World number one Novak Djokovic and 17-time major winner Roger Federer are also playing in Brazil. “After much deliberation with my family and coaches, I am making this decision for a variety of health concerns including the uncertainty around the Zika virus. World number four Nadal hasn’t played since a wrist injury forced him to withdraw from the French Open and also ruled him out of Wimbledon.

Source: Manila Times July 16, 2016 08:37 UTC