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Corentin Moutet has been withdrawn from the Rolex Paris Masters after testing positive for COVID-19.

"Thanks to @fftennis and @rolexparismasters for the invitation," Moutet wrote on Instagram on Tuesday morning (translated from French via Google Translate). "Unfortunately, I cannot honor him more than one match having contracted the coronavirus ... My year ends here so I look forward to seeing you next year in Australia. Thank you for your messages of support???? I am in good health despite everything."

The 21-year-old Frenchman, ranked No. 75 in the world, defeated Salvatore Caruso on Monday in three sets and was scheduled to face Marin Cilic today. He tested negative prior to the tournament, but a subsequent test turned up positive.

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"It's sad and worrisome," said Tennis Channel's Nicolás Pereira, "because these guys are following protocols in a city that's locked down. The other players have to be worried—how does a guy that is going to the hotel to the [tennis] club, and vice versa, get the virus?"

We will continue to update this developing story.