World No.2 Daniil Medvedev of Russia has tested positive for Covid-19 and has withdrawn from this week’s Monte Carlo Masters, the ATP said on Tuesday.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.
“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 the Tour as soon and as safely as possible.”
The ATP on Monday posted a video of Medvedev’s practice session in Monte Carlo with Spaniard Rafael Nadal. The governing body did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Nadal’s participation in the tournament.
As a Monaco resident, Medvedev is allowed to stay at his home as per tournament protocols, while other players are staying in strict bio-secure bubble accommodation. Players living at home are required to test daily for the virus.
Nadal, chasing a record-extending 12th title in Monte Carlo, and his team were tested on Monday as per protocol and all results were negative, the Spaniard’s publicist Benito Perez-Barbadillo said.
The Russian was replaced in the draw by Argentinian lucky loser Juan Ignacio Londero.
