TOKYO: World No. 14 men's tennis player, Denis Shapovalov of Canada, has pulled out of Tokyo Olympics citing "safety reasons" due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Making his announcement on Twitter on Tuesday, the 22-year-old Shapovalov said, "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 world to me, but due to the current situation my team and I have decided this is the best decision for everyone's safety," wrote Shapovalov, quarterfinalist at the US Open last year. IANS
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