The number 93 of the world Vasek Pospisil has reflected on the heated theme of tennis regarding the fallout of the Adria Tour hosted by the number one of the world Novak Djokovic. Canadian player Pospisil revealed their personal conversations after Novak tested positive for coronavirus.
He mentioned that the Serbian legend regrets that he left the tennis world shattered while the players had tested positive for the coronavirus. Novak’s goal was to propagate tennis in the Balkan cities by making good use of the tennis suspension, but unfortunately everything went haywire. In addition, the Serbian intended to raise funds for local charities. His idea of the event was great, but unfortunately amid a pandemic, GOAT has learned a lesson.
Vasek Pospisil on Novak Djokovic
“I think Novak’s heart was in the right place and his intentions were good, but admittedly organizing the tournaments so quickly was a mistake”, Pospisil told Radio-Canada Sports.
“We have exchanged messages in the past few hours and I feel that he is sincerely sorry for what happened. It is a pity. “
“It was a charity tour and he wanted to bring tennis back to the countries of the former Yugoslavia. It was a great project, but I think he learned his lesson. “ (The quotes have been translated)
Adria Tour did not follow the new rules of social distance. The staff and the public have not witnessed wearing masks and gloves. The tennis players were busy playing basketball, which is a contact sport, and they were also celebrating under the covers of the pandemic. Later it all led to chaos.
Before Novak, tennis players Grigor Dimitrov, Viktor Troicki and Borna Coric were tested positive for COVID-19 during the ATP Tour.
As for Novak’s health, he doesn’t show any kind of coronavirus symptoms. The Serbian legend is one of the most fit athletes in the world, he will recover perfectly and reach his former physical form. Along with the tennis players, the Novak coach Goran Ivanisevic also tested positive for coronavirus.
Everything that happened on the Adria Tour eventually endangered other tennis events. As of now, the tour is slated to resume August 14, 2020 and authorities could plan to tighten their rules.
