Denis Shapovalov, Rafael Nadal, Emma Raducanu and Belinda Bencic are among the most notable players alongside Ons Jabeur to be infected by the coronavirus during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
The Canadian player on Culver that he was supposed to give to Covid-19 as soon as he arrived in Sydney. Denis released the following statement:
“Hi everyone. Just wanted to update you that upon my arrival in Sydney I tested positive for covid. I am following all protocols. Including isolation and letting the people who I’ve been in contact with know. Right now I am experiencing minor symptoms and look forward to getting back on the court. When it is safe to do so. Thank you in advance for your support and wish you all a safe and happy holiday.”
Denis Shapovalov in 2021
Currently the world no.14, Shapovalov played his last match on the 18th of December when he overcame world no.6 Rafael Nadal.
Presently, during this year the Canadian has achieved an overall 30-23 win-loss record. Denis Shapovalov’s best result of the year was reaching the final in Geneva and Stockholm.
Rafael Nadal in 2021
Currently ranked no.6, Rafael played his last match on the 18th of December when he was overcome by world no.14 Denis Shapovalov.
Until now, during this year Nadal owns a composed 24-5 match record. The Spaniard clinched 2 titles in 2021 in Barcelona and in Rome.
Denis Shapovalov and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 4 times. Their actual record is 3-1 for Nadal. Previously, the last time when they played, Rafael Nadal won 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) in the 3rd round in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 13th of May 2021.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Emma Raducanu in 2021
Now ranked no.19 (career-high), the Brit played her last match on the 9th of November when she capitulated to world no.101 Xin Yu Wang 6-1 6-7(0) 7-5 in the 2nd round in Linz (draw).
This season Emma has a 25-9 win-loss record. Emma conquered 1 title at the U.S. Open. Emma was the finalist in Chicago.
Belinda Bencic in 2021
Ranked no.23, Bencic played her last match on the 6th of November when she was overcome by world no.38 Ludmilla Samsonova 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the Rubber 1 in (draw).
Currently, during this season Bencic has a 37-20 match record. Belinda clinched 1 title in Tokyo. Bencic was the runner-up in Adelaide and in Berlin.
Emma Raducanu and Belinda Bencic played each other once. The head to head is 1-0 for Raducanu. When they played, Emma Raducanu won 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in New York (U.S. Open) on the 8th of September 2021.
Here the highlights.
