Konta out of Wimbledon after team member's positive COVID-19 test

Konta was set to take on the Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova in the first round on Monday. China's Wang Yafan will take her position in the draw as a lucky loser.

Published : Jun 28, 2021 01:48 IST

Johanna Konta was the no. 1 ranked Brit in the women's draw.
Johanna Konta was the no. 1 ranked Brit in the women's draw.
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Johanna Konta was the no. 1 ranked Brit in the women's draw.

British number one Johanna Konta has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after a member of her team tested positive for COVID-19, the All England Club said on Sunday.

Konta, who was seeded 27th, must undertake a 10-day quarantine period after being identified as a close contact.

"A member of Johanna Konta's team presented with COVID-19 symptoms this morning, and immediately isolated and undertook a PCR test in accordance with The Championships' testing protocols," a statement said.

"A positive result was returned which resulted in the AELTC, together with Public Health England, identifying Johanna Konta to be a close contact. In line with government legislation, she is required to self-isolate for 10 days and therefore is withdrawn from The Championships."

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