Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdraws from Open after positive Covid test

Matsuyama tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on July 2 and has been self-isolating since.

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama is out of the Open. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Reigning Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George’s due to Covid-19.

Matsuyama tested positive ahead of the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on July 2 and has been self-isolating since.