World number two Daniil Medvedev of Russia has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been withdrawn from this week’s Monte Carlo Masters, the ATP said on Tuesday.
Medvedev, who was seeded second behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic at the ATP Masters 1000 event on clay, has been put in isolation and is being monitored by the tournament and ATP medical teams, the men’s tennis governing body said in a statement.
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“It’s a big disappointment not to play in Monte-Carlo,” said the 25-year-old.
“My focus is now on recovery and I look forward to getting back out on Tour as soon and as safely as possible.”
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