Berdych won't take part in Rio Games
World number eight Tomas Berdych said Saturday he was pulling out of the Olympic tournament on concerns over the Zika virus, following a chorus of fellow tennis stars.
"I am very sorry to announce that I will not take part in this year's Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro," the 30-year-old Wimbledon semi-finalist said on Twitter.
"It is because of the Zika virus spread in the country of the Olympics."
"As I have founded a family recently, to limit health risks towards my nearest is the utmost priority."
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