Djokovic: “I’m not no vax, but I’ll give up tournaments if I have to get vaccinated against Covid”

“I’m not a non vax, but I’d give up trophies rather than be forced to vaccinate against Covid.” Novak Djokovic spoke to the BBC for the first time since his expulsion from Australia. The number one in world tennis reaffirmed a position that has always belonged to him and that led to his expulsion from Australia. “I have always supported the freedom to choose what to put in your body.”

The Serbian spoke of the importance for him of well-being, health and nutrition and he said that the principles of decision making on his body are more important than any title or other. “I’m trying to be in tune with my body as much as possible.”

I’ve never been against vaccination. I understand that globally, everyone is trying to make a great effort to manage this virus and hopefully see an end to this virus soon, “said Nole who adds that she does not want to change the balance reached with her body between diet and sleep patterns.

Novak Djokovic also wanted to clarify the circumstances of his positive test at Covid before Australian Open. “I don’t like the fact that you think he did something to get a positive test and eventually go to Australia.” She reiterated that his request for exemption had been filed anonymously and accepted by two independent commissions. You said about the mistake in the travel declaration that it was unintentional.

Why was he expelled then? This is Nole’s answer. “The reason I was deported from Australia is because the Immigration Minister used his discretion to cancel my visa based on his perception that I could have created anti-vax sentiment in the country. On this I disagree ».

Among the Grand Slam tournaments the first at risk would be the Roland Garros, then Wimbledon and Us Open. From 21 February Nole will be in Dubai, but the spring trips to the US could be skipped despite being registered in Indian Wells. We would need an exemption for Monte Carlo.

Source: Vanity Fair

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