Vasek Pospisil on Coronavirus Impact, Tennis Hiatus

Vasek Pospisil on Coronavirus Impact, Tennis Hiatus

Author: SI Tennis | Jon Wertheim March 18, 2020 Duration: 31:07
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with ATP player Vasek Pospisil from his home in Canada, where is he currently quarantined amidst the coronavirus pandemic and ATP Tour suspension of tournaments. Pospisil talks about how he is spending his time at home; why he thinks the tennis tour will be suspended for much longer than six weeks; his thoughts on the communication of the tours and tournaments; how he's managing finances and what economic obstacles other players not in his position might face; how he's planning to keep up his fitness and nutrition; why he's likely going to stay away from the courts and ball-hitting for the foreseeable future; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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