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Roberto Bautista Agut announced return from Wimbledon After testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, he became the third player to withdraw from a positive test.
The 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist said his symptoms were not severe but were felt withdraw from tournament Was the “best decision”.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, the symptoms are not too severe, but I think it is the best decision. Thank you for your support. I hope to be back soon,” he tweeted read the translation.
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Agut’s coach responded to the tweet, saying he decided against competing “in honor of his teammates and the tournament”.
Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain plays backhand against Attila Balazs of Hungary during their men’s singles first round match on the second day of the Championships Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2022 in London, England.
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“Roberto could have been forced out and tried to play the game because his symptoms are not severe. In honor of his teammates and the tournament, we have decided not to go off the court, even if the rules allow it.”
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players are not required by tournament To get tested for COVID-19 this year.
The latest positive test result has ignited fears of a possible outbreak in the men’s competition. 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini bowed out of the tournament earlier this week, becoming the second player to test positive in just two days.
Matteo Berrettini of Italy practices during a practice session ahead of the Championships Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2022 in London, England.
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Berrettini was tested after he reported having symptoms.
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He spent time last week practicing on center court with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and also crossed paths with Novak Djokovic, who defeated Berrettini in last year’s final at Wimbledon.
Marin Cilic leaves the court after practicing on center court ahead of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Cilic was the first player to withdraw after testing positive for COVID-19.
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“It’s hard to have a close contact when you’re out, when you’re practicing. … I’m feeling pretty good at the moment, no problem,” Nadal said after Berrettini’s withdrawal. “The main thing is that I feel very sorry for him because he was playing brilliantly.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.