TOKYO, January 18 (Reuters) – Gordon Reid, a two-time men’s wheelchair Grand Slam champion, said it was very comfortable to spend two weeks in a hotel quarantine if it means competition at the Australian Open and that the complainants are in the minority.
The world’s top tennis players have arrived in Melbourne this week and have entered a mandatory two-week quarantine period ahead of the February 8-21 tournament to try to release the novel coronavirus to keep inside.
The preparation has been further complicated by at least nine infections among the incoming means that more than 70 players will be unable to train for 14 days ahead of the tournament as they go into a hard quarantine.
Some players have complained about the quarantine situation and said they were not told they would not be allowed to train if things were on their flights.
However, Scot Reid said the players knew about the dangers before they arrived.
“It’s the minority of players who cause trouble but most of the time it’s the highest minority,” Reid told Reuters via Zoom from his room.
“I’ve seen a lot of people complain about the food but I think it was okay … I think some people spoil a little bit as usual.”
Reid, who won the Australian Open in 2016, has been in his hotel room for five days now and has not seen anyone, including his coach who is in the UK. room next door.
Reid was due to leave the hotel for five hours of training on Monday but due to the advanced tests this was pushed back.
“We hope we go to court tomorrow,” said the world’s number five.
Many players have been posting on social media videos of novel work habits in their rooms in an effort to stay healthy and entertained.
“You’re a little limited about what you can do,” Reid said.
Reporting by Jack Tarrant Edited by Robert Birsel