Ash Barty has expressed her heartbreak over Alex de Minaur’s injury, which has put their Olympic mixed doubles hopes in jeopardy.
De Minaur Withdraws from Olympics
De Minaur was forced to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics after suffering an abdominal injury at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C.
I’m absolutely gutted to have to withdraw from the Olympics, de Minaur said. I’ve been looking forward to representing Australia this summer, but unfortunately, my body isn’t up to it right now.
Barty Devastated by Withdrawal
Barty, who was set to partner with de Minaur in the mixed doubles, was visibly upset by the news of his injury.
I’m heartbroken for Alex, Barty said. He’s worked so hard to get to this point, and it’s so disappointing that he won’t be able to compete in Tokyo.
Diminished Olympic Hopes
With de Minaur’s withdrawal, Australia’s hopes of winning a medal in the mixed doubles have taken a serious hit.
Barty and de Minaur were considered one of the favorites to reach the podium, but they will now have to rely on other pairings to carry the Australian flag.
Barty Remains Optimistic
Despite the setback, Barty remains optimistic about Australia’s chances in Tokyo.
We still have a strong team, and I know we can do well, Barty said. We’ll just have to regroup and refocus on our other goals.
Possible Replacements
There are several possible replacements for de Minaur in the mixed doubles, including John Peers, Luke Saville, and Matt Reid.
Conclusion
The injury to Alex de Minaur is a major blow to Australia’s Olympic hopes, but Ash Barty and the rest of the team remain confident that they can still achieve success in Tokyo.
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