Unexpected low for provincial sport. Robert Baptisttennis player from Castellón, leaves the Wimbledon tournament, the third Grand Slam of the 2022 season, after having tested positive for coronavirus.
Bautista, who had to face this Thursday the Colombian Daniel Galanconfirmed his withdrawal from the tournament in the morning, after taking a test and testing positive.
“Sadly today I have notified the Wimbledon organization of my withdrawal from the competition. Yesterday I began to feel not very well and, after doing the pertinent test, I have tested positive for covid-19. They were being good days after the injury and, fortunately, the symptoms are not very serious, but I think it is the best decision”, explained the man from Castellón on his social networks.
Today I have notified @Wimbledon my low. I have tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, the symptoms are not very serious, but I think it is the best decision. Thanks for your support. I hope to come back soon.
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I had to withdrawal because Covid. Hope to be back soon. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/QofBTobMLe– Roberto Bautista Agut (@BautistaAgut) June 30, 2022
Bautista’s is the third casualty of the men’s team after those of the Croatian Marin Cilic and the Italian Matteo Berrettini.