Tokyo Olympics: Liam Broady added to Team GB tennis squad

Liam Broady was offered a place in the tennis draw by the International Tennis Federation due to his world ranking; Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini says he has withdrawn from the Olympics because of a thigh injury

Image: Liam Broady will make his Olympics debut

Liam Broady has been named as a late addition to Team GB's tennis squad to compete in the men's singles at the Tokyo Olympics.

British No 5 Broady was offered a place in the tennis draw by the International Tennis Federation due to his world ranking.

Dan Evans pulled out of the Tokyo Games last week after the British No 1 tested positive for Covid-19, suffering the same frustration as Britain's top female player Johanna Konta.

World No 141 Broady will make his Games debut alongside Andy and Jamie Murray, who himself was a late addition after Evans' withdrawal, Neal Skupski, Joe Salisbury and Heather Watson.

"This is brilliant news for Liam, and I am delighted he is able to take up the spot and represent Team GB at his first Olympic Games in Tokyo," said Team GB Tennis team leader Iain Bates.

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"Thanks to the BOA and ITF for their hard work behind the scenes to ensure that Liam was able to take advantage of this opportunity."

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Berretttini withdraws due to thigh injury

Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini of Italy has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics due to a thigh injury, the 25-year-old said on Sunday.

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The world number eight had his left thigh bandaged during his defeat by top-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final of the grass-court Grand Slam earlier this month.

"I am extremely disappointed to announce my withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympic Games," the 25-year-old said on Instagram.

Image: Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Olympics

"I had an MRI scan yesterday on the thigh injury I sustained during Wimbledon and was informed I will not be able to compete for a couple of weeks."

The Italian National Olympic Committee said they would not be able to get a replacement player for Berrettini as the International Tennis Federation's deadline to name new athletes had passed on Friday.

"Representing Italy is the biggest honour for me so it is devastating to miss the Olympics," Berrettini added.

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The tennis event at the Tokyo Olympics has been hit by a series of high-profile withdrawals in recent days.

Some of the sport's biggest names, including Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Serena Williams, Stan Wawrinka and Simona Halep have already announced their decision to skip the Games, which has been delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Games take place from July 23 until August 8.

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