The brother of Novak Djokovic has confirmed that this year’s Serbia Open will be held behind closed doors due to several cases of Covid-19.
The 2020 Serbia Open was filled with controversy after several players including Novak Djokovic contracted Covid-19.
Event organiser and brother of the World No 1 Djordie Djokovic has confirmed that, as with many events this year, fans will not be permitted to attend.
“Unfortunately, there will be no fans this year as we’re in a difficult situation with a lot of people contracting the virus on a daily basis,” the ATP 250 event’s organiser Djordje Djokovic told Serbia’s Nova S television.
“It’s a very difficult year for everyone and the restrictions have resulted in a lot injuries. Regrettably, Borna Coric and Stan Wawrinka have had to pull out but it’s still going to be a very strong field.
“Apart from Novak, Dominic Thiem, Gael Monfis and Aslan Karatsev will enter the tournament, as will Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic, Laslo Djere and Miomir Kecmanovic. A lot of top 30 players will be here.”
The Serbia Open hasn’t been held as a 250 event on the ATP tour since 2013, though Hungary’s announcement that they will be unable to host their 250 tournament allowed Belgrade to step up.
