As the world continue to struggle over the recent pandemic which has put the world in a hold, Novak Djokovic, World No 1 said he initially struggled to cope with the uncertainty surrounding when tennis can restart after its shutdown in early March due to the novel coronavirus.
“For us tennis players it is important that the calendar is clear,” Djokovic told Sky Sport Italia. “Officially it is the 13th of July, many people say it is difficult we will start again on that day.
“For me it is important to have a routine, I cannot keep on waiting for that day. I train every day at the gym, I run at home, I play with my kids and this is also hard work.”
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Anaedoonline.com reported that Djokovic has called on the tennis world to contribute to a relief fund for players struggling financially during the coronavirus shutdown and to show lower-ranked professionals that they have not been forgotten.
The tennis season has been on suspension since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living.
The men’s ATP Tour, the WTA, which runs the women’s circuit, along with the International Tennis Federation and organisers of the four Grand Slams, are creating a fund to help players affected by the shutdown.
ATP Player Council chief Djokovic had previously proposed a model for higher-ranked players to donate funds after holding discussions with fellow council members Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
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“I am really privileged to be able to use my status of being a top player that can, in this times, raise the awareness of players that are struggling,” the world No 1 said during an Instagram chat with Italy’s Fabio Fognini on Tuesday.
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