Switzerland's world number four Stan Wawrinka has withdrawn from the Rio Olympics.
A statement issued by Wawrinka's management company said:
'After a medical examination by his doctor in Geneva, the current world number four
has to withdraw from the Olympic Games which will start in Rio de Janeiro later this week.'
'Stan Wawrinka felt increasing pain during the tournament in Toronto
and therefore travelled back to Switzerland in order to consult with his doctor for a complete check-up.'
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Following analyses and a MRI scan, local overstress was discovered
and he was advised to reduce his physical activity for an undetermined period
during which he will undergo further examinations.'
Wawrinka, 31, aggravated a back injury during the Rogers Cup in Canada,
meaning five of the men's top-10 players will not participate in Rio.
Roger Federer, Tomas Berdych, Milos Raonic and Dominic Thiem have also withdrawn.
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Stan Wawrinka pulls out of the Olympic tennis tournament due to a back injury
A statement issued by Wawrinka's management company said:
'After a medical examination by his doctor in Geneva, the current world number four
has to withdraw from the Olympic Games which will start in Rio de Janeiro later this week.'
'Stan Wawrinka felt increasing pain during the tournament in Toronto
and therefore travelled back to Switzerland in order to consult with his doctor for a complete check-up.'
'Following analyses and a MRI scan, local overstress was discovered
and he was advised to reduce his physical activity for an undetermined period
during which he will undergo further examinations.'
Wawrinka, 31, aggravated a back injury during the Rogers Cup in Canada,
meaning five of the men's top-10 players will not participate in Rio.
Roger Federer, Tomas Berdych, Milos Raonic and Dominic Thiem have also withdrawn.
dailymail.co.uk/sport