Wimbledon: Dennis Novak slips into the main field thanks to Nadal's cancellation
One's bad luck, the other's luck: Dennis Novak is allowed to take part in the main draw due to Rafael Nadal's cancellation at Wimbledon.
by Florian Goosmann
last edit: Jun 17, 2021, 05:04 pm
Dominic Thiem can look forward to company in the main draw at Wimbledon: Dennis Novak is also right in the main tableau in the All England Club - that has been clear since today.
Because Novak was the first to replace him in the event of a cancellation, Rafael Nadal's resignation brings him to the Holy Lawn for the third time.
Will it be enough for a run like the one in 2018? At that time Novak had reached the third round, out of qualification, among other things after a victory over 17 seeded Lucas Pouille. In his other seven main field appearances in a major tournament, the 27-year-old never got past the first round.