Grigor Dimitrov Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Week After Playing In Novak Djokovic Event
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Grigor Dimitrov said Sunday he has tested positive for coronavirus, just a week after he played an exhibition tournament alongside world number one Novak Djokovic.
Grigor Dimitrov urged all those who came in his contact to get tested for COVID-19.© Instagram
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Grigor Dimitrov said Sunday he has tested positive for coronavirus
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World No.19 Dimitrov took to Instagram to share this news with his fans
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Last weekend, Dimitrov took part in the Adria Tour event with Djokovic
Hi Everyone-I want to reach out and let my fans and friends know that I tested positive back in Monaco for Covid-19. I want to make sure anyone who has been in contact with me during these past days gets tested and takes the necessary precautions. I am so sorry for any harm I might have caused. I am back home now and recovering. Thanks for your support and please stay safe and healthy. GDA post shared by Grigor Dimitrov (@grigordimitrov) on
He also played in the second leg of the Balkans tournament in Zadar on Croatia's Adriatic coast on Saturday.
However, he withdrew after losing to Borna Coric, complaining of feeling unwell.
Later Sunday, the final between Djokovic and Russia's Andrey Rublev was immediately cancelled as a precaution.
Zverev and former US Open winner Marin Cilic were also in the Croatia line-up.
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"I want to make sure anyone who has been in contact with me during these past days gets tested and takes the necessary precautions," added Dimitrov.
"I am so sorry for any harm I might have caused. I am back home now and recovering."
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