Despite entering Australia to compete in the Australian Open for tennis, Taro Daniel continues to be denied practice outside because a person on the same plane tested positive for the new coronavirus. In an interview with NHK, the player said, "I will continue to do only what I can do every day."

Daniel arrived in Australia from Doha on a plane prepared by the tournament on the 16th of this month before the Australian Open, which opens on the 8th of next month, and one of the passengers on this plane was a new coronavirus. With a two-week voluntary quarantine period for positive tests, outside practice continues to be disallowed.



In a remote interview with NHK on the 24th, Daniel said, "Our hardships are trivial compared to the hardships that many people are experiencing," and "continue to do only what we can do every day." He talked about his feelings.



About 70 players, including Kei Nishikori, who will participate in the Australian Open as well as himself, cannot practice outside, while other players can practice for 5 hours outside even during the 2-week isolation period. Regarding what is allowed, "I think it's unfair, of course, but I want the Australian people to have the impression that the Australian Open is positive. That's why I don't want to spread the virus. I also think it's overkill. There may be, but I think it's unavoidable. "



On the other hand, based on this experience, which is difficult to make adjustments before the Games, when asked what kind of response is necessary for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics six months later I want you to clarify the rules, such as how to respond. I think that this Australian Open is unavoidable, but I feel sorry for the athletes who are working hard toward the Olympic Games, which is an event once every four years. "



Currently, Daniel is exercising for about two hours a day in the hotel room where he is staying, receiving remote guidance from a trainer in Japan.



In particular, since the match will be held in Australia in the middle of summer immediately after the isolation period, I bring training equipment for biking near the shower room and take a hot shower to get my body accustomed to the heat as much as possible. about it.



Daniel said, "I want to go to the match with the feeling that I have nothing to lose."