Australian Nick Kyrgios is the sixth men’s tennis player ranked in the world top 23 to say he will not compete in the Rio Olympics, citing issues with the Australian Olympic Committee.
“Playing in the Olympics was a goal this year; I planned my tournament schedule around Rio and made sure to fulfil my Olympic eligibility,” Kyrgios said in a statement on his website. “Unfortunately, while I have expressed every intention of trying to win a medal for my country in Rio, it’s very clear to me that the Australian Olympic Committee [AOC] has other plans.