Marin Cilic enjoyed a superb Roland Garros campaign and while he did not follow it up with tremendous play on grass he was considered a very good candidate for a deep run at Wimbledon.
It's nothing strange for him as Cilic played in the 2017 final at Wimbledon and generally plays rather well on grass. It's only natural because he has a powerful and precise serve which makes his life a lot easier on the surface. Attacking play and flat groundstrokes help as well and the pullout is a huge disappointment for Cilic.
The reason for the pullout is a positive COVID-19 test which makes the situation even worse considering that the pandemic for most people seemed like a thing of the past. Apparently not and Cilic caught it at a very bad timing. He shared the news on social media.
"Hey guys, I am sad to share that I tested positive for COVID. I have been self-isolating and was hopeful I would be ready but unfortunately, I am still feeling unwell & unable to compete at my best. I am heartbroken to be missing Wimbledon & to see my grass season end this way 😞. Looking forward to competing again next year!"
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