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Bernard Tomic during training in Melbourne
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Bernard Tomic had already caused a stir on the court on Tuesday with a bad premonition, two days later the Australian tennis professional actually tested positive for the corona virus.
"I feel pretty sick," said the 29-year-old on Thursday to the Australian newspapers "The Age" and "The Sydney Morning Herald" - and confirmed the occurrence of his self-diagnosis, despite which he still went to the square on Tuesday.
Already during the 1: 6, 4: 6 defeat against the Russian Roman Safiullin in the first qualifying round for the Australian Open, Tomic caused a stir with strange corona hints.
"I'm sure I'll test positive in the next two days," he said to the chair referee during the match - and even suggested a strange bet.
“I'll take you out to dinner if I don't test positive in three days.
Otherwise, invite me to dinner, ”said Tomic, who also criticized what he believed to be inadequate test regulations in the run-up to the Australian Open (from January 17th).
“I can't believe no one is being tested.
They allow players to get out of their room and onto the court with quick tests.
I beg you, "Tomic scolded:" There are no official PCR tests. "The Australian was once considered a great talent on the ATP tour, but in recent years he has mostly only made headlines off the court.
In the world rankings, Tomic is only 257th.
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