Coronavirus: Andrey Rublev becomes sixth tennis star to test positive for Covid-19 after Abu Dhabi exhibition
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- 28 Dec 2021
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The 24-year-old world No 5 tweeted he was self-isolating, putting in doubt his place the ATP Cup in Australia, which starts on Saturday. The Australian Open, where Rublev reached the quarter-finals this year, runs from January 17 to 30 in Melbourne.
“I am currently in Barcelona and unfortunately I have tested positive for Covid-19,” Rublev said via Twitter. “I have minimal symptoms. I am isolating and respecting all the protocols under the supervision of the doctors.”
Rublev is the third male player to have played in Abu Dhabi to test positive for Covid-19. Canada’s Wimbledon semi-finalist Denis Shapovalov tested positive on arrival in Australia and former world number one Rafael Nadal did as well on returning to Spain. Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya also tested positive.
Rublev said he was fully vaccinated and was preparing for the ATP Cup and the Australian Open.
“Now I have to recover and I will go to Melbourne only when I am certain it is safe for everyone,” he said. “I am very upset and concerned about what is happening. Please, take care of yourself and of the people around you. I will return to the court as soon as possible.” Read More…
