Coronavirus, Novak Djokovic opposed vaccination for athletes: “If it is mandatory, I will have to make a decision”



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Novak Djokovic, the number 1 tennis player in the world, has declared contrary to the vaccination requirement. During a live Facebook with other athletes, the Serbian champion commented on the need for athletes to be vaccinated against coronavirus, if found quickly. And speaking of the tournaments of tennis, which like other sports have suffered postponements and cancellations, said: “Personally, I am against and I don’t want to be forced by someone who vaccinates me to travel. But if it becomes mandatory, what will happen? I will have to make a decision. I have my views on this and if they should change in the future, I wouldn’t know. “

too Amelie Mauresmo, former world number 1 and former coach of Andy Murray, said tennis may not restart until players are vaccinated. All tournaments have been canceled or postponed until after July 13: Wimbledon will not be played for the first time since World War II, whereas I Roland Garros in Paris it slipped in September.

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“Hypothetically, Djokovic concluded, if the season were to start again in July, August, or September, he would understand that a vaccine would be a requirement once he has left the quarantine, but the vaccine is not there yet. “

For the athlete the 2020 had started with a bang thanks to victory Australian Open, eighth title and seventeenth Slam race. During the interruption of activities, Djokovic did not disappear from the spotlight: the boats dribbled with some children in the streets of Belgradeas well as your donations toBergamo Hospital to help frontline health workers. Now, however, possible changes in the regulations put the champion in front of an election before which he will have to sacrifice his career.

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