Novak Djokovic and Co. to travel from USA to Rome without quarantine


Novak Djokovic and Co. to travel from USA to Rome without quarantine

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic

There is some good news for players planning to play the ATP 1000 and WTA at Rome. The government of Rome has allowed them to play the Italian Open without any quarantine post their US Open tournament. A major obstacle for players is planning their schedule during Coronavirus and the travel restrictions make it worse. But the news of skipping the isolation to play the Internazionali BNL d’Italia will be much appreciated.

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The recent travel restrictions are a big worry for the players. They never wish to miss out on better tournaments offering more cash prize and points solely due to inadequate planning. A 14 day isolation period is mandatory in some cities for people entering the border. Thus, players were eager to be acquainted with the travel rules as soon as possible.

The US Open will end on 13th September. Therefore, plenty of players would’ve missed the Italian Open if they had to be in quarantine. Thanks to the relaxation offered, now players can head to Italy and start their Clay court season.

Prime Minister of Italy allows players to skip quarantine

Players have to carry a COVID-19 negative report that will make them eligible to take part in the tournament. The tournament will go on from 20th Septemeber to 27th September.

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“Prime Ministerial Decree on 7 August. According to Article 1, paragraph (i) of the decree, athletes coming from countries for which quarantine has been mandated will only need a swab of a negative COVID-19 test – not earlier than 48 hours after arrival in Italy – to participate in an event.” the documents read.

The players will soon plan out their clay court schedule with the certainty of no quarantine. In these testing times, even these relaxation rules massively benefit the players.

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