Aryna Sabalenka skipping Olympics to prioritize health

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World No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus said she is skipping the Paris Olympics to "take care of my health."

Sabalenka, 26, lost to Russian teen Mirra Andreeva in the French Open quarterfinals earlier this month.

The Summer Games take place on the same clay courts at Roland Garros from July 27 to Aug. 4.

Sabalenka said she wants to be healthy for the hard-court season, with