An opportunity to represent your nation in the world’s greatest sporting event is indeed a prestigious honor. However, winning a gold medal at the Olympics is a title without comparison. Likewise, athletes from all over the world will travel to Japan and compete in the Tokyo Olympics this year.
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Now it is a known fact that Olympic champions do not receive trophies or plaques like other tennis tournaments. Instead, the top three players in each event win gold, silver and bronze medals, depending on their final position.
This then raises an interesting question: Do athletes receive ranking points at the Olympics with the medals?
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Will the Tokyo Olympics affect the world rankings of ATP and WTA players?
Recently, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) clarified many FAQs as well as the final entry list for the Tokyo Olympics. Significantly, one of the questions was about ranking points.
The website said, “No WTA ranking points will be offered. The last time points were offered at the Olympics was the London Olympics in 2012. â€
In addition, the same goes for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the governing body of men’s tennis. In conclusion, there will be no effect on the world rankings of tennis players after the Games.
Despite the ranking points, most athletes are eager to represent and win gold for their country. However, the current pandemic outbreak has also caused many withdrawals.
Most importantly, the top ranked men and women will compete in the Games. They are Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka.
In addition, record-breaking two-time Olympic champion Andy Murray would also attempt a hat trick this year. The tournament begins July 24 and will end in a week.
What to expect at the Olympics this year?
Even though Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams will not compete in the Olympics, the star power is still very high. Notably, most tennis fans want to see if Djokovic can maintain his Golden Slam.
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Aside from him, young prospects such as Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are planning a career boost in Japan. Overall, the world will know who gets the gold in 10 days.
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