Sofia Kenin tests positive for Covid-19, pulls out of US Open 2021
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Several tennis tournaments this year have been affected to a great extent by the Covid-19 pandemic. Even during the Olympics, we saw several players testing positive who were then forced to withdraw from the marquee events. However, just when we all thought that the wrath of pandemic was over, the virus has yet again made its presence felt.
Another name has been added to the list of star players who have pulled out of the upcoming US Open and this time, we have the coronavirus to blame. After top-rated players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams withdrew from the tournament due to injuries, Sofia Kenin has also announced that she will not be participating in the US Open 2021, however, her reason for withdrawal is different.
‘I plan to spend the next few weeks getting healthy’: Sofia Kenin withdraws from US Open 2021
American tennis star Sofia Kenin, who got vaccinated a while ago, recently took to Twitter to inform that she has tested positive for Covid-19. Sofia wrote that fortunately, she has mild symptoms as she got vaccinated in time, but unfortunately, she won’t be able to take part in the marquee tournament.
“Hi guys, I am writing with disappointing news. Recently, I tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, I am vaccinated and thus my symptoms have been fairly mild. However I have continued to test positive and thus will not be able to compete at the US Open next week,” she wrote on Twitter.
Sofia also informed that she will need a couple of weeks to regain her fitness in order to return next fall in full flow. She wrote, “I plan to spend the next several weeks getting healthy and preparing to play well this fall. Thank you all for supporting me. I want to wish all the players the best of luck in New York.”
With so many highly-rated players already out of the tournament, innumerable tennis fans have been left heartbroken. However, the circumstances have been such that it would be fair to say that the players who have decided to stay away from the tournament have made the right choice.
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