Novak Djokovic - Not part of the pro-contra vaccination game
In an interview during the ATP Tour 250 tournament in Belgrade, Novak Djokovic left it open whether he would be vaccinated against the corona virus.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Apr 23, 2021, 10:22 pm
In terms of sport, everything is going according to plan for Novak Djokovic at the ATP Tour 250 tournament in his hometown of Belgrade. The world number one has easily reached the semifinals, where the semi-final match at the Australian Open against Aslan Karatsev will be repeated. In Melbourne, Djokovic had asserted himself confidently in three sets after a somewhat jerky start, as well as in the subsequent final against Daniil Medvedev .
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As an industry leader, Djokovic is also often asked about his assessment of topics outside of sport - and even if the Serb actually thinks that he cannot (or does not want to) contribute much to a subject, he always gives quite detailed information. Like in Belgrade on the subject of corona vaccination.
Djokovic will keep his decision to himself
"There have been a lot of options with vaccines lately," Djokovic told the Tennis Majors portal. “I heard from the tournament organizers, my brother, that some players had been vaccinated. I would say that there is some ambiguity as to whether a mandatory vaccination is required to take the ATP tour. I don't hope it comes to that. Because I've always believed in freedom of choice. "
Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka, along with other professionals, have already been vaccinated, as have some athletes who want to take part in the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. Whichever way Novak Djokovic decides, no one will know about it except those close to him. “I will keep the decision of whether or not to get vaccinated to myself. I don't want to be part of this pro-and-con game for or against vaccination that is being created by the media these days. "
Here the single tableau in Belgrade