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ESPN's top tennis analyst John McEnroe said he has tested positive for the virus that causes Covid-19 and will miss some time covering the US Open tennis championships.
“Unfortunately, after feeling a little unwell, I tested positive for Covid,” McEnroe said in a statement on Tuesday. “I'm watching the US Open from home and I can't wait to get back to work soon.”
ESPN said it wishes the tennis Hall of Famer the best and looks forward to “welcoming him when he's ready.”
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who test positive for Covid should stay home for at least five days and isolate themselves from others. People who have moderate or severe cases should isolate themselves for at least 10 days.
McEnroe's younger brother Patrick, who is also an ESPN broadcaster, tested positive for coronavirus in March 2020.
John McEnroe joined the network for its first US Open coverage in 2009. As a player, McEnroe won four of his seven Grand Slam singles titles at the US Open.
The last tennis major of the year began on Monday and concludes on September 10.
