World No. 7 Alexander Zverev has been filmed partying in France less than one week after competing in the COVID-19-affected…
Zverev under fire for partying in France after COVID-19 scare
Alexander Zverev partying in the south of France (Photo: Instagram)
World No. 7 Alexander Zverev has been filmed partying in France less than one week after competing in the COVID-19-affected Adria Tour.
— Alexander Zverev (@AlexZverev) June 22, 2020
Zverev is under fire after he was pictured dancing and partying at a large gathering along the French Riviera in Anjuna Plage.
The German was part of the controversial Adria Tour over the last fortnight in Serbia and Croatia, with various players – including World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric – all testing positive to COVID-19.
After testing negative to COVID-19, Zverev promised to self-isolate as a precaution, but he’s already broken social distancing guidelines.
Sascha Zverev six days ago after Adria Tour coronavirus cluster:
“I deeply apologize to anyone that I have put at risk…I will proceed to follow self-isolating guidelines…stay safe ?.”
Sascha Zverev four hours ago: pic.twitter.com/vqBXvYdxkv
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) June 28, 2020
French star Lucas Pouille was also pictured at the luxurious summer gathering after withdrawing from the nearby Ultimate Tennis Showdown with an elbow injury.
Pouille was reportedly in the area for a wedding and isn’t required to self-isolate as he hasn’t knowingly come into contact with anyone who has tested positive.
Zverev wasn’t even the only ATP player there ? pic.twitter.com/3xnMKCtgVt
— ジョン (@delJontro) June 28, 2020
It’s been a highly controversial week for tennis since news Dimitrov tested positive for COVID-19 one week ago, causing the Adria Tour final in Zadar, Croatia to be abandoned.
After refusing a test in Croatia, Djokovic revealed he too tested positive in Belgrade, while Coric, Viktor Troicki and Goran Ivanisevic also contracted the virus while involved in the exhibition tournament.
The Adria Tour has since been cancelled in its entirety.
The U.S. Open is still scheduled to be held from August 31, while the ATP Tour is set to resume in Washington D.C. from August 14.
