Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19
New Delhi: Top Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal said that he has tested positive for coronavirus after returning to Spain.
The 20-time grand-slam winner said he was experiencing “unpleasant moments” and his RT-PCR test, conducted upon arrival in Spain, has confirmed that he has contracted the COVID-19 infection.
“Hi all. I wanted to announce that on my return home after playing the Abu Dhabi tournament, I have tested positive for COVID in the PCR test that was performed on me when I arrived in Spain,” the 35-year-old said in a statement shared on social media.
“I am having some unpleasant moments but I hope that I will improve little by little. I am now homebound and have reported the result to those who have been in contact with me,” he added.
