Belgian player published on the Instagram social network that the test she had carried out to return to her country determined that she was infected.
The Belga Alison Van Uytvanck announced this Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after his elimination in the Open de Australia, becoming the second player after the French Ugo Humbert to be affected by the pandemic.
Eliminated on Wednesday by china Wang Qiang in singles, and in doubles the following day, Alison Van Uytvanck announced on Instagram that the test she had taken to return to Belgium was positive.
“I isolate myself and follow all the recommendations. I have very mild symptoms and I want to come back stronger,” he said.
Ugo Humbert had tested positive after his loss on Tuesday against his compatriot Richard Gasquet, causing concern, as in the case of the German Alexander Zverev, who had estimated that he should not be the only player to test positive in the tournament.
All players registered in Melbourne must be vaccinated or have a medical exemption, which the world number one accepted, Novak Djokovic, who finally had to leave the country, since his visa was annulled by the government.
All those involved in the Open de Australia, like the referees, must undergo a rapid antigen test every day, which must be negative, in order to stay.
A rapid test set has also been given to players, but they are only required to take it in case of symptoms, and they are responsible for declaring that they have tested positive.
The tournament director defended this protocol, which also provides for the players to undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Australia, and a second between the fifth and seventh days of their presence in the country. (D)
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