New Delhi: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic on Tuesday confirmed that he has contracted Coronavirus.
Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, has also been diagnosed with the virus while their children tested negative for COVID-19.
“The moment we arrived in Belgrade we went to be tested. My result is positive, just as Jelena’s, while the results of our children are negative,” Djokovic said in a statement.
Earlier on Monday, Croatia’s player, Borna Coric, said he has tested positive for coronavirus. He became the second player to test positive for COVID-19 after Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov.
Both the tennis stars had taken part in the charity tennis tournament organised by Djokovic. The charity tennis tournament, known as Adria Tour, was heavily criticised from all around the corners for going ahead during a pandemic.
Djokovic to stay in self-isolation for next 14 days
Djokovic also issued an apology to every individual who contracted the virus because of the tournament.
“We organized the tournament at the moment when the virus has weakened, believing that the conditions for hosting the Tour had been met.
Unfortunately, this virus is still present, and it is a new reality that we are still learning to cope and live with,” Djokovic said.
“I am hoping things will ease with time so we can all resume lives the way they were. I am extremely sorry for each individual case of infection. I hope that it will not complicate anyone’s health situation and that everyone will be fine. I will remain in self-isolation for the next 14 days, and repeat the test in five days,” he said.