Adira Tour called off after Novak Djokovic and wife detects positive for coronavirus

The remainder of the much-hyped Adria Tour has been called off after world number one Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday.

Djokovic became the fourth player to contract the new coronavirus after playing in the charity tennis tournament organised by the Serbian and his brother Djordje Djokovic, the director of the Adria Tour. Djokovic's fitness coach Marco Panichi also tested positive for Covid-19.

"We are extremely disappointed to have to cancel the events in Banja Luka and Sarajevo.

"We were looking forward to treating fans in these two cities to watching Novak Djokovic and other top players. Unfortunately, the recent events make everyone’s speedy recovery a top priority," said Djordje Djokovic.

Djokovic released a statement on Tuesday confirming that he had contracted the virus and also



apologised to all the others who also contracted coronavirus.

"The moment we arrived in Belgrade we went to be tested," the 33-year-old said in a statement, adding that he was not showing any symptoms. "My result is positive, just as Jelena's (wife), while the results of our children are negative."

Viktor Troicki said Tuesday that he and his pregnant wife have both been diagnosed with the virus, while Grigor Dimitrov, a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist from Bulgaria, said Sunday he tested positive.

Borna Coric played Dimitrov on Saturday in Zadar and said Monday he has also tested positive.

"I am extremely sorry for each individual case of infection. I hope that it will not complicate anyone's health situation and that everyone will be fine. I will remain in self-isolation for the next 14 days, and repeat the test in five days.