Grigor Dimitrov Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Week After Playing In Novak Djokovic Event | Tennis News

Grigor Dimitrov mentioned Sunday he has examined constructive for coronavirus, only a week after he performed an exhibition match alongside world primary Novak Djokovic. “I want to reach out and let my fans and friends know that I tested positive back in Monaco for Covid-19,” world quantity 19 Dimitrov wrote on Instagram. Last weekend, Dimitrov took half within the Adria Tour event in Belgrade with Djokovic, world quantity three Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev, ranked 17.

He additionally performed within the second leg of the Balkans match in Zadar on Croatia’s Adriatic coast on Saturday.

However, he withdrew after dropping to Borna Coric, complaining of feeling unwell.

Later Sunday, the ultimate between Djokovic and Russia’s Andrey Rublev was instantly cancelled as a precaution.

Zverev and former US Open winner Marin Cilic had been additionally within the Croatia line-up.

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“I want to make sure anyone who has been in contact with me during these past days gets tested and takes the necessary precautions,” added Dimitrov.

“I am so sorry for any harm I might have caused. I am back home now and recovering.”