Andrey Rublev Tests Positive for COVID-19 Ahead of ATP Cup, Australian Open

Melbourne, December 27: Russian tennis star and world No. 5 Andrey Rublev has develop into the most recent participant to check constructive for COVID-19 with three weeks remaining for the beginning of the opening Grand Slam of the yr -- the Australian Open -- from January 17. On Sunday, one other prime participant, world No. 14 Denis Shapovalov of Canada had examined constructive for the virus whereas in Sydney. Rublev was scheduled to play within the multi-nation ATP Cup from January 1, the place Russia start their marketing campaign towards Austria in Sydney. But that's out of query now as Rublev, the Australian Open quarterfinalist this yr, completes his isolation in Barcelona, the place he resides. Three of the world's prime gamers -- Rafael Nadal, Shapovalov and now Rublev -- have examined constructive after not too long ago enjoying in an Abu Dhabi exhibition occasion. A complete of six gamers have now examined COVID-positive because the conclusion of the occasion. ATP Cup 2023: Denis Shapovalov Tests Positive for COVID-19 on Arrival After Arriving in Sydney. On Monday, Rublev posted a message on social media saying, "I need to share some information with you. I'm at the moment in Barcelona and sadly examined constructive for COVID-19. I've minimal symptom. I'm in isolation and following all of the protocols below the supervision of medical doctors. As you recognize, I'm absolutely vaccinated and was making ready for tournaments -- ATP Cup and Australian Open. Now I've to get well and I'll go to Melbourne solely when it will likely be protected for everybody. "I am very upset and concerned about what is happening. I will return to the court as soon as possible," added Rublev. (The above story first appeared on SociallyKeeda on Dec 27, 2021 11:57 AM IST. For more information and updates on politics, world, sports activities, entertainment and life-style, go browsing to our web site sociallykeeda.com).