Joo Sosa himself, who was already in doubt, confirmed: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that I will not be able to travel to Australia this year. I made a trip a day before my trip to Kovid-19. Tested positive and since then I have been in contact with imprisonment and the Australian Open Organization in search of a solution.
The best Portuguese tennis player said he later tested negative, but that any participation in the Australian Open would be impossible to complete on time, as he would have to apply for a visa, travel on a commercial flight and upon arrival, beforehand Will have to be different. Beginning 14 days of the tournament from 8 February.
“After a good president and hard work, I am naturally very sad that I cannot compete in Australia, where I have great memories and knowing that the Australian Federation and Tour gave us the opportunity to compete in this fantastic tournament “Joao Sosa, who will be able to compete in the tournament again The claimant, If you do not want to wait until the end of February to return to the ATP circuit.
The 2021 Australian Open will be the first Grand Slam in history to feature three Portuguese men in the main men’s team, something that would not be due to the absence of Joao Sosa, which was expected for several days, as the player was not yet in it. Traveled to the country, where he would have to complete a quarantine on February 8 before the start of the “major”.
The Portuguese representation would thus be in charge of Pedro Sousa (107 and) and Frederick Silva (182 is), who are completing a month-long separation in a hotel room in Melbourne, after traveling on a flight in which they found out Was in the aftermath, The case of Kovid-19.
The Portuguese number one has not missed a Grand Slam since Roland Garros 2011, present for 37 consecutive years, and the main frame of one Chief Since the United States Open in 2013.
