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Medvedev pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters after positive coronavirus test

World number two Daniil Medvedev has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters after returning a positive coronavirus test.

By Joe Wright
Daniil Medvedev

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France), April 13: World number two Daniil Medvedev has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters after returning a positive coronavirus test.

The Russian, who was given a bye for the first round, went into isolation after returning a positive test on Monday (April 12).

"It's a big disappointment not to play in Monte Carlo," he said in a statement. "My focus is now on recovery and I look forward to getting back out on Tour as soon and as safely as possible."

Medvedev, who lost the Australian Open final to Novak Djokovic in January, had been practising with 11-time Monte Carlo champion Rafael Nadal on Monday (April 12).

The 25-year-old last played at the Miami Open at the end of March, where he lost in the quarter-finals to Roberto Bautista Agut.

Story first published: Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 17:14 [IST]
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