Canada's Shapovalov tests positive for COVID-19 in Sydney | Inquirer Sports

Canada’s Shapovalov tests positive for COVID-19 in Sydney

/ 08:46 AM December 26, 2021

Denis Shapovalov

Denis Shapovalov (Reuters)

Denis Shapovalov, who is part of Canada’s team for the 2022 ATP Cup, has tested positive for COVID-19 in Sydney, the 22-year-old said on Saturday.

Shapovalov played last week at the World Tennis Championship exhibition event in Abu Dhabi, where he beat 20-times major winner Rafa Nadal in the third-place playoff match.

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Nadal, Olympic champion Belinda Bencic and Tunisian Ons Jabeur all tested positive for the virus after playing the tournament.

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Shapovalov said he is experiencing minor symptoms.

“Hi everyone, just wanted to update you that upon my arrival in Sydney, I tested positive for COVID,” Shapovalov tweeted.

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“I am following all protocols including isolation and letting the people who I’ve been in contact with know.

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“Right now I am experiencing minor symptoms and look forward to getting back on the court when it safe to do so.”

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The 2022 ATP Cup will feature 16 teams and be hosted across two venues at the Sydney Olympic Park from Jan. 1-9. Canada are in Group C with Germany, Britain and the United States.

The Australian Open will begin on Jan. 17 in Melbourne.

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