The Break: Adria Tour stirs up controversy

Published June 21, 2020

The Break: Episode 4

Serving up the most buzz-worthy stories, host Johnny Rey Diaz clues you into the news you need to know this week.

Controversial Tour

Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour started in Belgrade last weekend and got some flak for the lack of masks and absence of social distancing. Djokovic, Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev all made memorable returns to the court, though maybe not as big as former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic (and her hair).

BELGRADE, SERBIA - JUNE 12: Jelena Jankovic (L) and Novak Djokovic (R) react during a tennis doubles match against Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic and Olga Danilovic at a charity tournament prior to the Adria Tour tennis event, in Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, June 12, 2020. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) — © 2020 Getty Images

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This weekend, the Adria Tour continued in Zadar, Croatia and was handed the worst and biggest reality check of all when Grigor Dimitrov announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.

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The Sunday night final between Djokovic and Andrey Rublev was cancelled.

Precious Cargo

While Djokovic was stirring up health complaints and hitting the court for much-needed match play, Rafael Nadal was cruising the seas in his 80-foot luxury yacht. Nadal's new ride has got to be his most precious trophy.

A look at Rafael Nadal's new 78' yacht.

➖ Garage large enough for a tender and jet ski
➖ Waterfall-fed spa pool
➖ Accommodation for 12 guests and four crew members pic.twitter.com/xxjLYBAHAc
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) June 10, 2020

Pandemic Tennis

Essential Tennis stars looked like they had a blast coming up with their new video called "Pandemic Tennis" complete with hazmat suits, disinfectant spray and dramatized safety measures.