If it would have been Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, they would not have done that: Former Tennis Ace, Francois Caujolle

Former French tennis ace Jean-Francois Caujolle wants more top players speaking out and condemning Novak Djokovic for putting on an exhibition event in the light of a global pandemic.

Despite of the guidelines, none precautions were taken. Packed stands for the crowd of about 4000 people, players not wearing masks, hugging and shaking hands became the cause of such an outcome.

Djokovic has apologised for leading the event but Caujolle wants to see more pressure piled on the him.

“It’s a good lesson. It’s up to the players to say it and the players should become big boys. Between those who think it and those who are soft in the belly, they should wake up a little and not let go. I would like to hear from [Jo-Wilfried] Tsonga, [Gael] Monfils, Federer, Nadal. I would like to hear these guys say now: ‘too much is too much.” Caujolle said.

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The two legends have remained silent. Federer and Nadal have not played any competitive tennis since the ATP tour was suspended in early March.

“Novak Djokovic’s exterior is smooth but the interior is a little tormented and violent.
Today, he is not a tennis icon. If Federer or Nadal had done that, it would have had even more impact. But Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal would not have done it. For me, it will have no impact on ATP. On the contrary, it is a private promoter which makes a bulls**t. The ATP has implemented a hyper-drastic American-style protocol.” – the Marseille tournament director added.

Djokovic has since released an apologetic statement that read: “We organized the tournament at the moment when the virus has weakened, believing that the conditions for hosting the Tour had been met. Unfortunately, this virus is still present, and it is a new reality that we are still learning to cope and live with. I am extremely sorry for each individual case of infection. I hope that it will not complicate anyone’s health situation and that every will be fine. I will remain in self-isolation for the next 14 days, and repeat the test in five days.”

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