Denis Shapovalov tests positive

MELBOURNE: With 22 days to go for the start of the opening Grand Slam of 2022 — the Australian Open — Canada's world No. 14 Denis Shapovalov has tested positive for COVID-19 while in Sydney, ruling him out of the multi-nation ATP Cup.

The 22-year-old took to social media on Sunday to give a health update. "Hi everyone, just wanted to update you that upon my arrival in Sydney, I tested positive for Covid. I am following all protocols, including isolation and letting the people who I've been in contact with know.

"Right now I am experiencing minor symptoms and look forward to getting back on the court, when it is safe to do so. Thank you in advance for your support and wish you all a safe and happy holiday," said Shapovalov.

Before arriving in Sydney, Shapovalov had competed in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi, where he had defeated 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal of Spain.

Shapovalov, who made it to the US Open quarterfinals last year and attained a career-best world ranking of No. 10 in September 2020, was among the first batch of players to arrive for the Australian swing. IANS

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