Tennis icon Novak Djokovic and his companions are now a subject of enormous criticism from all across the world. The world no. 1 recently hosted a charity tournament name the ‘Adria Tour’ in the cities of of Belgrade and Zadar last weekend, which has backfired hugely. Although Djokovic’s coach Goran Ivanišević recently claimed that the event had clearance from the Serbian and Croatian government, lack of restrictions in the tournament has been the result of multiple COVID-19 cases. The host Djokovic and his wife, and three more players Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Ćorić and Viktor Troicki all have contracted the virus. Meanwhile, Twitter is filled up with savage reprimands towards the Serbian tennis star, as the witty hashtag ‘#Djokovid’ gets trending.
Since Dimitrov becoming the first positive case from the event, the final match between Djokovic and Rublev was dropped, and the rest of the players were also put to test. Now with two more players Ćorić and Troicki confirmed to have contracted the virus, the global Tennis fandom has become furious on Djokovic’s irresponsibility on hosting a tournament and also attending a late night party with other players, while professional tennis itself isn’t returning to action until August.
From revered tennis stars around the world tweeting their opinion on the incident, to journalists and netizens getting the #Djokovid hashtag up to trending with savage tweets and memes, below here are some of the best reactions on Djokovic and his blunder of the event and partying.
Prayers up to all the players that have contracted Covid – 19. Don’t @ me for anything I’ve done that has been ‘irresponsible’ or classified as ‘stupidity’ – this takes the cake. https://t.co/lVligELgID
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) June 23, 2020
Where all them Djokovic fans that were attacking me last week after I said we should prioritize health before the amount of people we can bring to a slam ? I’m tryna see something 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤫🤫🤫
— Sachia Vickery (@SachiaVick) June 21, 2020
If Novak doesn’t get covid I’m gonna start blessing my water with positive vibes
— Tennys Sandgren (@TennysSandgren) June 22, 2020
He forgot to bless his water🤒 #Djokovid https://t.co/YD95VsU6zS
— Xinghong Yong (@xinghongyong09) June 23, 2020
Two days ago Nadal was the only player on tour with 19 next to his name. Now half the tour has it
— Grigor. (@Scores_WTA) June 22, 2020
World number 1 tennis player.
World number 1 dickhead. https://t.co/otDkfV8q1u
— Francis Leach (@SaintFrankly) June 23, 2020
I think #Djokovic is getting far more hate than he deserves, but this is genuinely funny. #AdriaTour pic.twitter.com/Ey0QTr84Ot
— Marco Barlaam (@Marco_Barlaam) June 23, 2020
Laughing and breathing is quite difficult with Covid-19 @DjokerNole #Djokovic #COVID__19 pic.twitter.com/W24auInvHk
— Bratan Ibrahimovic (@ibra_bratan) June 23, 2020
You know you really screwed up when Nick Kyrgios calls you irresponsible. #Djokovic
— Sid Seixeiro (@Sid_Seixeiro) June 23, 2020
2020 is so upside down that nick kyrgios is making perfect sense and novak djokovic is doing outrageously silly things
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 23, 2020
The Adria Tour became a real-life Greek tragedy for Djokovic: he was the protagonist, he thought it was well-intentioned, but his hubris meant he lost touch with reality and caused his downfall. And with a sad 2020 twist: public health was risked. It was frankly indefensible.
— Matt Roberts (@Roberts96Matt) June 23, 2020
#Djokovic
Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19 post Adria Tour. 3 other players- Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric & Viktor Troicki had tested positive after taking part in the event organised by Novak.
*3 Other players to Novak: pic.twitter.com/fmSFxI3eKe— Shubham Mohapatra | शुभम महापात्रा (@SM__TWEET) June 23, 2020
Me : how do you guys make your relationship work so perfectly ?
Them : we always try to stay positive together
next day : #Djokovic pic.twitter.com/jMps3qLZk9
— amar (@amar121297) June 23, 2020
#Djokovic, the organizer of the world’s first and last #CoronaTennis Tournament. https://t.co/6w7Q4B08xc
— amsterdam_bill (@amsterdam_bill) June 24, 2020
"Smile and cheer, COVID's here" #Djokovic #Covidiot pic.twitter.com/zNSY30VpOO
— Ross MacIlleathain (@macilleathain81) June 23, 2020
Vaccinatjovic gets a backhand in the face…#Djokovid #Djokovic #COVIDIOTS #covid_19 pic.twitter.com/JmNnr88lDj
— Kris De Meester-19 (@KrikkeDM) June 23, 2020
Its corona time for Thiem and Zverev ig 😆#Djokovid https://t.co/1F6Nv5QFA7
— Madhuresh Agarwal (@MadhureshAgarw1) June 23, 2020
Your hubris and idea of invincibility caused this ! No other explanation . very sad how reckless & careless this event was ! What will happen if kids attending the event get sick? God forbid any deaths . This will impact the rest of your career! #djokovid19 #Djokovic #DjoCovid
— Cdiehl (@DiehlCL) June 24, 2020
It's easy to meet the government guidelines when there are none pic.twitter.com/voGmXrUtbJ
— 2B (@Makaveli2B) June 23, 2020
Djokovic: -soy antivacunas,el #coronavirus no existe,hago lo que quiero.
El covid-19: -YA CALLATE!!! #DjoCovid19 #AdriaTour pic.twitter.com/lw3ff551kd— RO👸 (@2RosRai) June 24, 2020
Djoke is on you? #Djokovid https://t.co/RoOZS0WY9W
— Elon Mask (@anirudhmathad) June 23, 2020
"…the party of #COVID19 is here?" #Djokovic #COVIDー19 #COVIDIOTS #DjoCovid #Djokovid pic.twitter.com/ZfkdKhZom9
— Isher (@isherD) June 23, 2020
Federer, Nadal and the respective fanbases right now 🤣🤣#djocovid pic.twitter.com/d5tUYZ4Vp3
— Rushil Soni (@rushilRFsoni) June 22, 2020
Djokovic and wife tested positive#DjoCovid pic.twitter.com/F0IRWNlpDN
— Jithin.K (@JithinK94134321) June 23, 2020
Waiting for a statement and the Test results of Novak #Djokovic and team
It might never come. Even if it comes it might be fabricated.
Not even an apology after putting the lives of thousands at stake.
Even an iota of respect (if I had any) I had for this guy is gone.#DjoCovid pic.twitter.com/oVkfUFgoTo— Srikanth Av (@Av_Srikanth) June 23, 2020
Is this exhibition tennis tournament considered as «DjoCovid Party» 🦠 like those organized for «chickenpox party»? #covidparty #Djokovid or #DjoCovid party 🦠🤔
— Van-Hung (@LapinRoyal) June 23, 2020
An unfortunate outcome for #Djokovic , unless he meant to test his new nickname #Djokovid @nytimes
— Olivier Scaramucci (@OScaramucci) June 23, 2020
Now waiting for #djokovic 's dad to come out at Roger for #Djokovid testing positive for #coronavirus . And his #NoleFam to join the wagon. I don't know how but somehow his dad will find fault with Roger for everything.
One thing is proved: trophies ain't everything. #AdriaTour— Srikanth Av (@Av_Srikanth) June 23, 2020
What @DjokerNole thinks about vaccine: I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel. But if it becomes compulsory, what will happen? I will have to make a decision. #DjoCovid
— R F (@RSAustria18) June 23, 2020
#DjoCovid the Number ☝🏼Bummer pic.twitter.com/8zmjAFqaxa
— Adnan Rizvi (@Adnantweetings) June 23, 2020
#Djokovic proved why he is called the Joker. #DjoCovid
— Suryanarayan Ganesh (@gsurya) June 23, 2020
Do you trust professional tennis players to make smart, responsible choices when it comes to life during a pandemic?
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) June 22, 2020
Raise your hand if you want to play tennis and get some corona? #Djokovic #TuesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/W51SPuPGY8
— Los Angeles Memes (@losangelesmemes) June 23, 2020
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