Pierre-Hugues Herbert applauds Djokovic: 'Freedom more important than tennis'
French tennis pro Pierre-Hugues Herbert (ATP No. 109) found words of praise for Novak Djokovic's interview.
by Florian Goosmann
last edit: Feb 16, 2022, 01:58 pm
Novak Djokovic surprised on Tuesdaywith his first major interview since leaving Australia. He explained to the BBC that he still wanted to do without a vaccination. And if that prevents him from participating in Grand Slam tournaments? "Yes, that's the price I'm willing to pay," said Djoker.
However, he distanced himself from being an opponent of vaccination, but wanted to decide for himself what to put in his body and what not.
However, the principles of decision-making for his body are more important than any title or anything else, according to Djokovic, "I try to be in harmony with my body as much as possible."
Djokovic: Herbert has "great respect"
Djokovic received words of praise for this from tennis colleague Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The Frenchman, currently number 9 in doubles, is also unvaccinated, most recently he missed the Australian Open. "Freedom is more important than tennis and everything else," the 30-year-old told L'Équipe . "I found myself in Djokovic's interview." He has "great respect" for Djokovic's attitude. "He has convictions, respect for that," said Herbert.
Herbert was recently infected with the corona virus and recently competed in Challenger and ATP tournaments in France. He is currently at the start in Marseile, where he won his opening match on Tuesday against Mikhail Kukushkin.
"I'm just really happy to play in my situation," he said. At the end of last year, he wasn't able to see much of the future, "so I'm very happy to be on the field and playing tournaments in France. We want to play in front of a crowd, that's what motivates me."