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Man Utd midfielder Matic defends Djokovic for hosting tennis tournament which spread coronavirus

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has defended world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic after his fellow Serb came in for widespread criticism over a tournament he hosted.

Djokovic recently confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus after helping to host a number of Adria Tour exhibition events in Serbia and Croatia.

The events, played in front of full crowds, ignored social distancing advice and players were pictured enjoying nights out together.

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Djokovic and his wife Jelena have since tested positive for Covid-19, as have a number of other players and attendees.