Azarenka will skip the Olympics in Tokyo

Azarenka explains the reasons why she decided not to play in Tokyo

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Victoria Azarenka is yet another player who decided not to play in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The Belarusian sensation already won a gold medal in London 2012 when she played mixed doubles with Max Mirnyi. She also conquered the bronze in the same year.

However, this time she decided not to play because of the harsh restrictions that the athletes are going to face in Tokyo.

This was Vika Azarenka’s statement

“I have many amazing memories winning the gold while competing and representing Belarus in previous Games, but with all the challenges we are facing as it relates to the pandemic, I know in my heart this is the right decision for myself and team.

I look forward to returning to the 2024 Olympics in Paris to represent Belarus! I wish all my fellow athletes a safe, healthy, and successful Games.”

Azarenka is scheduled to play next month in Montreal on the occasion of the Roger Cup (9th of August).

Victoria Azarenka in 2021

Victoria Azarenka Stats info

Ranked no.14, the Belarussian played her last match on the 1st of July when she lost to world no.37 Sorana Cirstea 7-6(5) 3-6 6-4 in the 2nd round in Wimbledon (draw).

Presently, during this year Victoria achieved an overall 15-5 win-loss record. Victoria Azarenka’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal in Doha and Berlin.

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Azarenka's Record