Tennis: World 14th Denis Shapovalov’s Covid-19 test ahead of the Australian Open

There are 22 days left until the start of the Grand Slam in 2022 – the Australian Open – Denis Shapovalov, 14 of Canada’s world rankings, has received a positive COVID-19 test in Sydney, which excludes him from the multi-country ATP Cup.

The 22-year-old visited social media on Sunday to announce a health update. “Hello everyone, I just wanted to tell you that when I arrived in Sydney I got a positive Covid test. I follow all the protocols, including isolation and informing the people I have been in contact with,” he said. that I will get back on the field when it is safe. Thank you in advance for your support and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday. “

Prior to his arrival in Sydney, Shapovalov had competed in the Mubadala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi, where he won the 20-time Grand Slam Championship in Spain with Rafael Nadal.

Shapovalov, who survived in the semifinals of the US Open last year and achieved the best world ranking of his career on September 10, 2020, was among the first players to enter the Australian swing.

A COVID-positive status means Shapovalov will have to be in solitary confinement for 10 days, which will exclude him from the ATP Cup from 1 January. However, it is unlikely to affect his chances of competing in the Australian Open. He dropped out of the third round of the Australian Open this year.