Djokovid: Tennis star mauled over coronavirus 'horror show' | Malay Mail
Serbia's Novak Djokovic with Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their doubles match playing for the Adria Tour at Novak Tennis Centre in Belgrade, Serbia June 12, 2020. ― Reuters pic
However, criticism was swift and heavy, with many voicing concerns over attempts to restart professional tournaments in August, including the US Open Grand Slam is which is scheduled to begin on August 31. As the mocking hashtag #Djokovid circulated online, Australia's Nick Kyrgios, so often in the crosshairs for his own on-court indiscretions, said the incident was pure “stupidity”.
“Some people have said maybe this has put the US Open in doubt ― which it may well do. But the measures and the protocols they have in place at the USTA are different to Serbia and Croatia. No fans for a start.”Djokovic is unbeaten this year, a run that includes winning his 17th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but COVID-19 has been a public relations disaster for the eccentric Serb.
His latest misstep has caused some to question his presidency of the ATP Player Council, which advises the ATP board. “I was totally anxiety-ridden and very disappointed because the restart, or the reimagining of how we can start is just about eight weeks away. And with all these opportunities to try to start in a progression, to me, it felt like they skipped about 15 steps.”
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