With the Tokyo
Olympic Games only a few weeks away,
Denis Shapovalov announced that he would not be representing Canada at the prestigious event this summer.
The 22-year old took to Twitter to release a statement, in which he said he made the decision with his and his team's safety in mind. Japan is currently dealing with a high number of Covid-19 cases, in addition to a low vaccination rate. This has led to some questioning whether the Games should be held at all, with several top tennis players also choosing not to compete this summer.
Shapovalov withdrew from this year's
Roland Garros, as he was dealing with shoulder pain and required time to recuperate. However, the World No.12 returned to the ATP Tour last week, falling in the semifinals at Queen's.