After withdrawing from his quarter-final in Seoul, Cameron Norrie has now withdrawn from the ATP 500 event in Tokyo.
The Brit’s absence from the latter stages of the ATP 250 event in South Korea, raised eyebrows with Norrie suffering from illness.
However Norrie then withdraw from the ATP 500 event in Tokyo where he was due to play Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Now his absence has been explained as Norrie confirmed on social media that he tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement originally posted on Instagram, Norrie explained he had no symptoms but has to quarantine in his hotel room in Seoul, “Unfortunately I had a positive COVID test in Korea and wasn’t able to compete in the rest of my matches,” Norrie said.
“I have no symptoms and I am feeling 100%. It’s been a complicated situation and I appreciate the Republic of Korea trying their best to be amicable in a very tough situation.
“I was really hoping to go to Tokyo but because of the quarantine period I will not be able to play there. Looking forward to getting back to Europe for the indoors. See you guys soon!”
This is the second time Norrie has tested positive for COVID with the first time being before the start of the season.
Norrie’s scheduled next tournament will be in Stockholm which will take place on the 17th of October.
