Coric and Dimitrov apologise after testing positive for coronavirus during Djokovic’s event

Croatia’s Borna Coric has announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus after playing in a tennis tournament in Croatia alongside world No 1 Novak Djokovic.

A TWEET from the world number 33 in tennis, “Hi everyone, I wanted to inform you all that I tested positive for Covid-19.”

On Sunday, Grigor Dimitrov, (another player), said he had also tested positive after pulling out of the exhibition event.

Borna Coric, 23, said: “I want to make sure anyone who has been in contact with me during the last few days gets tested!

“I am really sorry for any harm I might have caused! I’m feeling well and don’t have any symptoms. Please stay safe and healthy! Lots of love to all!”

World No 19 Dimitrov, 29, posted on instagram: “I want to reach out and let my fans and friends know that I tested positive back in Monaco for Covid-19.