Andrey Rublev says he would ‘never put other people’s lives in danger' as he seeks to clarify Covid test comments

Andrey Rublev has insisted he didn’t break any rules when he travelled to Australia and never put anyone at risk of being infected with the coronavirus. Rublev previously caused a stir by telling a Russian sports website that he was still positive for Covid-19 when he flew in ahead of the Australian Open. By then, he had already spent 10 days in quarantine in Spain.

Ad/> His comments sparked outrage among some fans in the wake of the unvaccinated Novak Djokovic being deported from Australia despite having been granted a medical exemption to compete in the Grand Slam tournament. /> Australian Open'So impressive to see her consistency' — Swiatek 'had too much' says KontaAN HOUR AGO But Rublev issued a statement ahead of his third-round match against Marin Cilic saying his initial comments had become “crumpled” in the media and that he tested negative both before and after his flight to Melbourne. He also said he never left the house during his 10-day quarantine in Spain and followed all the local regulations.

Australian Open 2022: Rampant Rublev blasts his way into second round Australian Open 2022: Andrey Rublev tests positive for coronavirus ”I started training a few days before my flight to Australia,” he said. ”The team and I flew to Melbourne, observing all protocols. Quarantine was over, vaccinations were delivered.

We immediately passed the antigen test. The result was negative. So I could move freely.