Caujolle: 'If Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal had done that...'

In the last few hours, a lot of criticism has rained on Novak Djokovic, guilty of having organized the Adria Tour without paying any attention to the safety protocols and the rules on social distancing. The World number 1, who tested positive for COVID-19 together with his wife Jelena and other players, expressed his regret through his social profiles, but it is likely that he will have to do much more if he wants to rehabilitate his image . Authoritative rumors suggest that there may be a vote to decide whether or not to remove the Serbian champion from the role of President of the Players Council. Meanwhile, Marseille tournament director Jean-Francois Caujolle has criticized Nole harshly by claiming that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal would never have promoted an exhibition like that in the midst of a pandemic.

Caujolle: 'Federer or Nadal would not have done it'

"Novak Djokovic's exterior is smooth but the interior is a little tormented and violent. Today, he is not the tennis icon. If Federer or Nadal had done that, it would have had even more impact. But Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal would not have done it. For me, it will have no impact on ATP. On the contrary, it is a private promoter which makes a bullshit (event). The ATP has implemented a hyper-drastic American-style protocol. It's a good lesson" - Jean-Francois Caujolle explained. "It's up to the players to say it and the players should become big boys. Between those who think it and those who are soft in the belly, they should wake up a little and not to let go. I would like to hear from Tsonga, Monfils, Federer, Nadal. I would like to hear these guys say now: 'too much is too much'," concluded Caujolle. After Dimitrov said he tested positive over the weekend, the final of the competition in Croatia — in which Djokovic was supposed to play — was canceled. Djokovic, who is not showing symptoms of COVID-19, said he will remain in self-isolation for 14 days. “It was all born with a philanthropic idea, to direct all raised funds towards people in need and it warmed my heart to see how everybody strongly responded to this,” Djokovic said. “We organized the tournament at the moment when the virus has weakened, believing that the conditions for hosting the Tour had been met.”

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