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Johanna Konta withdrew from Wimbledon after a member of her team tested positive for coronavirus; Konta has since tested positive, ruling him out of the rescheduled Olympics this month in Tokyo
Last update: 07/13/21 8:12 PM
Johanna Konta says it is ‘heartbreaking’ not to represent Great Britain at the Olympics
Johanna Konta withdrew from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19.
The British No.1 was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon and self-isolate after being identified as close contact from a member of her team who contracted the virus.
Konta then developed symptoms before testing positive, leaving her unable to train, and the period of inaction led her to make the “heartbreaking” decision to withdraw from the Games.
The 30-year-old said: “As some of you may know, I was unable to compete at Wimbledon this year after a member of my team tested positive for Covid-19.
“Unfortunately, while isolating myself, I also developed symptoms and subsequently tested positive for the virus.
Konta made his Olympic debut in Rio in 2016
“As a result, I haven’t been able to train for the past two weeks and unfortunately this has put my body in a situation where I can’t ask it to be fully ready in time for the Olympic Games. Tokyo.
“It is a heartbreaking reality for me, because representing the GB team at the Rio Olympics in 2016 is one of my most cherished memories of my career.
“I will do my best to get back into great shape and shape and ready to return to competition soon.
“During this time, I will also be glued to my television cheering on my fellow GB team athletes competing in Tokyo and I hope you all join me.”
Roger Federer withdrew from the Olympics earlier Tuesday with a knee injury, joining Simona Halep, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem who had already withdrawn from the revamped Games.
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