Bianca Andreescu’s coach, Sylvain Bruneau, is not only one of the best coaches in the world, but he is also an extremely nice person. Unfortunately, he was the guy that was found positive for Coronavirus on the (in)famous flight that departed from Abu Dhabi. The well-known consequence is that all passengers will have to observe a strict quarantine without the opportunity of training and going out of their room.
Even if there was not much to blame, Sylvain was deeply sorry for what has happened to release the following statement:
“I am deeply sorry to share that I have just tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival here in Melbourne, after traveling from Abu Dhabi on flight EY8004.
I have followed all of the safety protocols and procedures, including testing negative within 72 hours before the flight departure and felt perfectly fine when I boarded the plane.
I also respected and followed all COVID protocols and guidelines while in the Middle East. I have no idea how I might have contracted this virus.
I am extremely saddened and sorry for the consequences now on everyone’s shoulders sharing my flight. The rest of my team is negative and I sincerely hope that any further disruption is kept to a minimum.
Sylvain Bruneau”
Bianca will have only 1 week to get ready for the Australian Open after the end of the quarantine. After being out of the competitions for more than 1 year.
The crisis gripping the Australian Open has deepened with confirmation a fourth person linked to the grand slam has tested positive. @reid_butler9 #9News pic.twitter.com/fR0pHttcqr
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) January 17, 2021
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu in 2021
Ranked world no.7, Andreescu played her last match on the 30th of October 2019 when she had to retire when playing against Karolina Pliskova in the round robin and the scoreline was 6-3 .
Currently, during this season the Canadian has managed to achieve an overall 0-0 win-loss record.
