Roberto Bautista Agut declared his withdrawal from Wimbledon on Thursday immediately after testing positive for COVID-19, starting to be the third participant to pull out in excess of a constructive test. 

The 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist mentioned his indications were being not critical but felt withdrawing from the tournament was "the most effective final decision." 

"I have tested good for Covid-19. Luckily, the indicators are not extremely serious, but I think it is the very best decision. Many thanks for your help. I hope to arrive back before long," a translation of his tweet study. 

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Agut’s coach responded to the tweet declaring that he made the decision towards competing "out of regard for their teammates and the match." 

Roberto Bautista Agut, of Spain, plays a backhand versus Attila Balazs, of Hungary, in the course of their Men's Singles To start with Spherical Match on working day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2022 in London, England.  (Julian Finney/Getty Photographs)

"Roberto could have compelled and tried out to participate in the recreation due to the fact his indications are not severe. Out of regard for their teammates and the match, we have resolved not to go out on the court docket even if the regulations enable it."

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Players are not required by the tournament to get checked for COVID-19 this calendar year.

The most recent optimistic examination outcome has ignited fears of a probable outbreak in the men’s level of competition.  2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini pulled out of the event before this week after getting to be the next participant to take a look at favourable in just two days. 

Matteo Berrettini of Italy serves through a observe session forward of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Garden Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2022 in London, England.  (Clive Brunskill/Getty Photos)

Berrettini analyzed immediately after reporting getting symptoms. 

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He expended time training with 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal on Centre Court very last 7 days and also crossed paths there with Novak Djokovic, who conquer Berrettini in last year's closing at Wimbledon.

Marin Cilic leaves court docket after training on centre court docket in advance of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship at the All England Garden Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Cilic was the initially participant to withdraw following testing constructive for COVID-19.  (Steven Paston/PA Pictures by means of Getty Pictures)

"Tricky to be a near speak to when you are outside the house, when you are working towards. ... For the minute I am feeling excellent, no troubles at all," Nadal mentioned following Berrettini’s withdrawal. "Main thing is I feel incredibly sorry for him for the reason that he was enjoying superb."

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