Aussie Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Olympics

Nick Kyrgios. Pic/AFP

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios confirmed his withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics Friday, saying a ban on spectators attending the Games was a major factor in his decision to quit.

Kyrgios had already cast doubt on his participation when he pulled out of Wimbledon injured last week, despite being named in Australia's 11-strong tennis team. "The thought of playing in front of empty stadiums just doesn't sit right with me. It never has," he posted on social media.

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