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Record 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is taking precautions at Wimbledon as he only leaves home when he needs to practice or play. Three men's players have tested positive for COVID-19 at Wimbledon so far - Matteo Berrettini, Roberto Bautista Agut and Marin Cilic. "Paranoia no, reality. A good friend of mine had to stop today. When this happened it was probably because there were a lot of cases around. I just stayed at home and didn't go out again," Nadal said, according to the statement, Gaspar Ribeiro Lanca. Nadal on Cori Gauff At a press conference following his second-round win, Nadal was asked to give his thoughts on Gauff's runner-up finish at this year's French Open. Gauff is only 18 years old, and she is already a Grand Slam finalist and number 12 in the world. In addition, Gough is a fan favourite almost everywhere, while Nadal admires the American. "I like the way she talks to the public and the media at the end of the game.