Yannick Maden describes the background of Nur-Sultan: "Didn't want to be quarantined"
The ATP decided to completely stop the tournament at all levels during the past week. For many players who were still in use in Challenger tournaments, quarantine measures were becoming a race against time. Right in the middle: DTB professional Yannick Maden in Kazakhstan .
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last edit: Mar 16, 2020, 07:21 am
The current number 149 in the world denied an event in Nur-Sultan, which was ultimately canceled during the course of the tournament. The 30-year-old made a short-term decision to fly to Kazakhstan, a decision he would later regret.
"I waited until Monday, even there was no news. I decided to arrive. Everything was quiet, two other Germans were there and said everything was normal," Maden told The Guardian . Mats Moraing and Tobias Kamke were also named for the single field.
But during the course of the tournament, the circumstances should change drastically. Rumors circulated that Kazakhstan is upgrading three countries in the risk analysis - including Germany. Maden's second round match was scheduled for Wednesday after a walk-through, but instead of getting in the mood for the game, he contacted the German consulate.
This advised him to leave the country as soon as possible, otherwise he would be quarantined in the hotel. “I heard from an Austrian that this quarantine would definitely have come into force from midnight. My flight left at 4:30 pm, "said Maden, who traveled via Moscow to Stuttgart to his home.
Jurij Rodionov was also represented in the main field. Since he speaks Russian fluently, it may be easier for him to get new information. "It was the right decision," said Maden, "or the wrong decision to fly at all. We weren't terribly scared, but we didn't want to be quarantined."
According to their own statements, maggots will probably be able to put aside the tournament free time financially. A difficult time is ahead for players who are worse in the world rankings and have earned less in the past weeks and months. "It is unfortunate because nobody has a chance of earning an income. That is the greatest uncertainty factor," said Maden.