Team GB suffer Paris Olympics medal blow as star withdraws from event less than two hours before it started
TEAM GB’S chances of winning a medal in tennis have taken a major blow after Cameron Norrie withdrew from the Paris Olympics.
A statement from the team said he had withdrawn from the men’s singles event due to injury.
GettyCameron Norrie has withdrawn from the Olympics through injury[/caption]
Norrie, 28, was due to take on Tallon Griekspoor at 1:40pm in the first round today.
However, a statement released at 12:06pm confirmed he would not compete in Paris.
Norrie’s withdrawal leaves Daniel Evans and Jack Draper as Team GB’s remaining medal hope in the competition.
Evans, 34, is taking on Tunisia’s Moez Echargui on court 10.
Meanwhile, Draper, 22, is up against Japan’s Kei Nishikori on court 12 this afternoon.
More to follow.
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