“It’s Not up to Me to Make the Calls” – Novak Djokovic on Packed Crowd at Adria Tour
Follow Us
Thousands of tennis fans showed up during the doubles match which kicked off the Adria Tour charity event organized by Novak Djokovic in Belgrade, Serbia on Friday. Along with Djokovic, other top players such as Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, and Grigor Dimitrov were also present at the event.
However, the question arises whether the fans followed the rules of social distancing in the stadium. In addition, only a few were wearing a mask in the crowd.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“It’s not up to me to make the calls” – Novak Djokovic
Consequently, Djokovic defended their decision to host the event with a full packed crowd during these unprecedented situations due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Serb assured that they are following what the Serbian government told them.
“We have different circumstances and measures. So it’s very difficult to think of international standards,” he said before the opening ceremony of the Adria Tour.
Trending
Roger Federer Breaks Partnership With Billion Dollar Worth Italian Brand Days After Coco Gauff’s Stunning Commercial Appearance
April 12, 2024 07:23 PM EDT
Tennis News: Rafael Nadal Confirms Retirement ; Doping-Banned Mikael Ymer Announces Comeback; Stefanos Tsitsipas Dubbed as Hypocrite
April 15, 2024 06:22 PM EDT
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Girlfriend Paula Badosa Provides Saddening Health Update After Being Forced To Retire Against Aryna Sabalenka
April 19, 2024 03:58 AM EDT
ATP Munich 2024: Bizarre Interruption in Holger Rune’s Match Leaves Tennis Umpire Completely Baffled
April 18, 2024 07:04 PM EDT
Mad in Love, Stefanos Tsitsipas Delivers the Most Romantic Message for ‘Biggest Blessing’ Paula Badosa
April 16, 2024 01:23 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
“You can also criticize us and say this is maybe dangerous. But it’s not up to me to make the calls about what is right or wrong for health. We are doing what the Serbian government is telling us. Hopefully, we soon will get back on tour collectively,” he added.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“Of course, lives have been lost and that’s horrible to see, in the region and worldwide. But life goes on, and we as athletes are looking forward to competing,” Djokovic concluded.
“Need to Get Our Sport Rolling Again” – Australian Legend Downplays Novak Djokovic’s US Open Concerns
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Serbia has registered more than 12,000 coronavirus positive cases and 252 deaths. However, the Serbian government recently lifted the lockdown restrictions. Although the government has asked the citizens to maintain social distancing and stay at least one meter apart, the number of positive cases are starting to rise again since the government lifted most of the restrictions last month.
Earlier, Djokovic revealed that he might skip the US Open 2020 as he feels the measures taken are extreme. He believes it is unsustainable for the players to compete with a limited entourage. Nevertheless, the USTA is pessimistic to organize the US Open this year.
Written by:
