Daniel Gimeno Traver will not be able to act as captain of Spain in the ATP Cup. The former tennis player, Roberto Bautista’s new coach who has separated his path from Pepe Vendrell, tested positive upon arrival in Australito. The Valencian, according to the journalist Fernando Murciego, has no symptoms and will have to remain isolated until the infection subsides.
Bad luck of @dani_gimeno to close 2021. Upon arriving in Australia he has tested positive and will not be able to act as captain in the ATP Cup. Luckily he has no symptoms and is fine.
????????⚕️ In a few days they will repeat the test to confirm the result. pic.twitter.com/f4WUwAG4vz
— Fernando Murciego (@fermurciego) December 30, 2021
Gimeno Traver, being the coach of the player with the best ranking in the team, was going to make his debut as captain in Spain-Chile. The The tie will be played will begin in the middle of New Year’s Eve in Spain, at 00:00 on the 31st Pablo Carreño will face Alejandro Tabillo and later, Bautista to Cristian Garin.
It is not the only positive among the 16 countries that will play until January 9 in Sydney. Argentine Federico Coria is also isolated. If it is confirmed in a second test, his replacement will be Facundo Bagnis.