Spanish tennis player Feliciano Lopez says he will not play at the Olympics in Rio later this year.
The world No.23 revealed on social media that he wanted to focus on other events, with the Games scheduled in the middle of the North American hard-court season leading up to the US Open.
Lopez's statement, on Facebook and Twitter, read: "I want to communicate my resignation to participate based on the calendar, and with the aim of having the best possible tournaments this summer.
"I have always felt a special pride in representing Spain and this has been a very difficult decision.
"I was fortunate to participate in Athens 2004 and London 2012, where I and David Ferrer were very close to a medal in doubles.
"Both Games gave me the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience as an athlete. I now hope other colleagues who perhaps have not had the opportunity to represent Spain in Olympic Games can enjoy the same. I wish them luck in Rio."
Lopez joins world No.15 Dominic Thiem in not committing to the event.
The Austrian, who is fresh off beating Roger Federer in the third round of the Italian Open, says he'll play a tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico, instead in August, "so I don't play the Olympics."
Earlier this year, Thiem told Austrian TV he considers Grand Slam events and Masters series tournaments more important than the Olympics in tennis, adding, "other sports are more important at the Olympics and that's OK."
Press Association Sport contributed to this report.
