Top-ranked tennis star Novak Djokovic tests positive for the coronavirus

Top-ranked tennis star Novak Djokovic tested positive for the coronavirus after he took part in an exhibition series he organized in Serbia and Croatia.

"Everything we did in the past month, we did with a pure heart and sincere intentions," Djokovic said in his statement. "Our tournament meant to unite and share a message of solidarity and compassion throughout the region."

He said he put the series together when it was believed that the spread of the virus was slowing.

"Unfortunately, this virus is still present, and it is a new reality that we are still learning to cope and live with," he said. "I am hoping things will ease with time so we can all resume lives the way they were."

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