Coco Gauff out of Tokyo Olympic Games after testing positive for Covid-19

Coco Gauff is the latest high profile name out of the Tokyo Olympic Games only days before the tournament is due to take place.

Gauff was announced as part of a strong American team including Jennifer Brady and Jessica Pegula who were set to head to Japan but the 17-year-old who was set for her first Olympic Games tested positive for Covid-19.

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She announced the news on her social media with her disappointment evident in her statement (below).

"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. It has always been a dream of mine to represent the USA at the Olympics, and I hope there will be many more chances for me to make this come true in the future," she said.

"I want to wish Team USA the best of luck and a safe games for every Olympian and the entire Olympic family."

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