Rafael Nadal introduced on Monday that he has examined optimistic for COVID-19. This comes after Nadal arrived again in Spain after competing within the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition occasion in Abu Dhabi simply days in the past.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion stated he’s coping with some “disagreeable moments” with the virus, however hoped that he’d be on the mend quickly.
“I needed to announce that on my return residence after enjoying the Abu Dhabi match, I’ve examined optimistic for COVID within the PCR check that has been carried out on me after I arrived in Spain,” Nadal posted on Twitter.
Nadal additionally acknowledged that he had examined destructive when he was competing in Abu Dhabi and even returned a destructive check on Friday.
“Because of the state of affairs I’ve to have whole flexibility with my calendar and I’ll analyse my choices relying on my evolution. I’ll preserve you knowledgeable of any selections about my future tournaments.”
The match in Abu Dhabi was Nadal’s first after coping with a left foot harm. The harm pressured the Spanish star to withdraw from the US Open simply 10 days earlier than the Grand Slam occasion. Nadal was additionally pressured to overlook the Tokyo Olympics along with the US Open.
His standing for the Australian Open, which is ready to get underway on Jan. 17, is now up within the air.