Coco Gauff has withdrawn from the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
The 17-year-old tennis star was set to represent Team USA in the international athletic tournament in Japan, but has had to pull out after testing positive for COVID-19.
Click inside to read what Coco shared…
Coco was picked for Team USA while competing in women’s singles in July, based on world rankings out of the French Open.
After other top-ranked players turned down invites, Coco became the youngest Olympic tennis player since 2000, when Mario Ančić made his debut in Sydney at age 16.
In a statement, Coco revealed the heartbreaking news: “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,” Coco added. “I want to wish TEAM USA best of luck and a safe games for every Olympian and the entire Olympic family.”
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— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) July 18, 2021
Many in the replies asked if Coco was vaccinated. She might be, but you are still able to contract COVID-19 even if you are.
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