The Adria Tour was an exhibition event initiated by Novak Djokovic. Fans certainly enjoyed watching the event, but sadly it had some negative effects. Many players who took part in the event, including Novak, were infected with the coronavirus. After this, the Serbian faced a lot of criticism for conducting the event. His rival Rafael Nadal has just come to his defense. Here’s what Rafa said!
Rafael Nadal defends Novak Djokovic
At a recent press conference, Rafael Nadal spoke about the controversial Adria Tour. He didn’t seem thrilled with the criticism the players were facing after the event.
“I think most players want the best for the world and for the people. Sure, there was a mistake in the organized tour in Serbia and Croatia but mistakes are normal when you face a situation you haven’t faced before… Every decision can be right or wrong. We are faced with unpredictable situations. I really hope that people learn from the Adria Tour and that we continue in the best way possible “, Nadal said.
The upcoming tennis events certainly seem to have learned a thing or two from the Adria Tour. Particularly the US Open, since they now have several restrictions in place for player safety. However, despite these security measures, Rafa still withdrew from the US Open, something no tennis fan was happy about.
The Spaniard announced his decision regarding the event on Twitter. He was pushed to this decision because he felt the situation with the virus was still very complicated. While he doesn’t like it getting this far, he thinks it wouldn’t be fair to travel given the current state of things.
While his huge fan base may be shocked by this news, they still have something to look forward to: his participation in the French Open. He revealed that he is preparing for the event, which was great news for fans. Hopefully, he’ll win his 13th title at the event when he starts in September.
Source: Daily Express
