Cameron Norrie withdraws from Japan Open after testing positive for COVID-19

| by Alfredo Bassanelli

Due to a positive COVID test, Cameron Norrie withdrew before his quarterfinal match against Jenson Brooksby in Seoul. He also announced that he wouldn't be playing in Tokyo.

In order to increase his prospects of competing in the ATP Finals in Turin, Norrie has been hoping for a successful run in Asia. Unfortunately, he had to withdraw from both the Tokyo and Seoul events after testing positive for COVID in Seoul a few days ago.

He provided an update from his hotel room explaining that he's still in quarantine albeit without symptoms. He will return to Europe after the quarantine passes.

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"Unfortunately I had a positive covid test in Korea and wasn't able to compete in the rest of my matches. I have no symptoms and I'm feeling 100 %. It's a been a complicated situation and I appreciate the Republic of Korea trying their best to be amicable in a very tough situation" wrote Norrie.

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