Novak Djokovic has organized a highly successful and emotional event in Belgrade (the Adria Tour) alongside some other top players such as Sascha Zverev, Dominic Thiem and Grigor Dimitrov.
The exhibition was so successful to have attracted thousands of fans that didn’t really observe any social distancing. However, everything was done following the local measures and as per his words, it wasn’t for Nole to “make the call.” It was great to see plenty of hugs and handshakes, but many had doubts if that was the proper way to restart tennis.
Huge party for Djokovic, Zverev & friends after #AdriaTour 1st stage in Belgrade 🎉
(Video via @BenoitMaylin) pic.twitter.com/1HRLNpON5E
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) June 15, 2020
A concern, given the numbers seen in close proximity over the weekend. https://t.co/pd7e5c4oIU
— David Law (@DavidLawTennis) June 15, 2020
Nikola Janković positive
According to the local media (nova.rs), Partizan’s Nikola Janković was tested positive for Coronavirus before a routine check. Nikola participated in the farewell match of coach Dejan Milojević that was attended also by Novak.
Thiem with his Adria Tour/Belgrade trophy. pic.twitter.com/Kx8jb0aVFm
— Del🇪🇺 (@Stroppa_Del) June 14, 2020
Of course, all sorts of speculations are now flying around and there are even suspicions that if Novak was infected he could have passed the virus to the other players. After winning the leg in Belgrade, Dominic Thiem was meant to fly to the South of France to play the Ultimate Tennis Showdown. Some people are already asking for him to be quarantined.
Let’s hope that no one has been infected and everything will proceed smoothly and safe.
Yes definitely! @domithiem shouldn’t be allowed to even enter another country for the next 2 weeks
— Pinklady (@Pinklady13X) June 15, 2020
Opening ceremony at the Adria Tour in Belgrade. Social distancing: nonexistent. At least some wear masks, sort of. pic.twitter.com/QQyzBtljNG
— Del🇪🇺 (@Stroppa_Del) June 12, 2020
Novak Djokovic in 2020
Ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 29th of February when he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 in the final in Dubai to win his 79th career title.
At the moment, this season Djokovic has a 18-0 win-loss record. Djokovic clinched 2 titles in 2020 at the Australian Open and in Dubai.
Alexander Zverev in 2020
At the moment ranked no.7, Zverev played his last match on the 26th of February when he was overcome by Tommy Paul 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Acapulco.
Alexander Zverev’s most significant result of the year was reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev played each other 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Djokovic. The last time that they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the quarter in Paris (French Open) in June 2019.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2020
Ranked world no.19, the Bulgarian played his last match on the 28th of February when he was overcome by Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Acapulco.
Grigor Dimitrov’s most significant performance of this season was getting to the semi-finals in Acapulco.
Dominic Thiem in 2020
Now the world no.3 (career-high), Dominic played his last match on the 22nd of February when he was defeated by Gianluca Mager 7-64 7-5 in the quarter in Rio De Janeiro.
Dominic Thiem’s most significant result of this season was reaching the final at the Australian Open.
Grigor Dimitrov and Dominic Thiem played each other 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Dimitrov. The last time that they squared off, Grigor Dimitrov won 6-3 6-2 in the 3rd round in Paris (BNP Paribas Masters) in October 2019.
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