Nadal: "I'm sorry for Djokovic, but he knew what the consequences would be." Israel today

Novak Djokovic's storm continues to make headlines in Australia and the tennis world, and now it's the turn of his great rival Rafael Nadal to comment on the issue, even if he tries to express his opinion indirectly.

The Spaniard, who along with Djokovic and Roger Federer holds a record of 20 Grand Slam wins, was interviewed after defeating Ricardo Das Bernakis at the Melbourne tournament (ahead of the Australian Open), saying of the Serb: "It's a complicated situation that no one is happy with. ".

He added: "It is natural that the people here in Australia, who have gone through a difficult period of fighting the virus, including not simple closures, will not accept his entry (of Djokovic; D.H.).

In my opinion, medical people know what to do, and that's getting vaccinated - that's what we need to do.

"I got infected and dealt with the corona. And I also got vaccinated twice. If you do that, then you are not expected to have any problem. That's what you need to do to play here. These are the rules."

"Release Novak."

Demonstrator in Melbourne supports Djokovic, Photo: Reuters

Asked if he was encouraging Djokovic to get vaccinated, Nadal said: "I'm not telling anyone what to do. Let everyone do what they think is right and good for them. You can not get vaccinated, but then you're in trouble. After the last two years they died "So many people, a vaccine for me is the best way to stop the plague."

In conclusion, the Spaniard said: "Djokovic made his own decisions. Everyone can make their own decisions, but also have to bear the consequences. This is a situation I do not like. To some extent I am sorry for Djokovic, but he has known for several months What will be the consequences of his decision? " 

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