Denis Shapovalov says he won’t compete for Canada at the Tokyo Olympics.
The 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., said in a Twitter post he made the decision for safety reasons “due to the current situation.”
Opposition within Japan to holding the Games has been high as the country has been dealing with a high number of COVID-19 cases and a low vaccination rate.
Shapovalov is the top-ranked Canadian on the ATP Tour at No. 12.
Hey everyone, after careful consideration I wanted to let you know that I will not be participating in the Olympics this year. Representing Canada means the
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