Novak Djokovic: "I will not be vaccinated even at the cost of relinquishing degrees"

The Serb gave an interview to the BBC in which he insisted: "I have never opposed vaccines", but stated: "My principles regarding everyone's freedom of choice over their body are more important than any degree" "

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Novak Djokovic's fans support him outside the Park Hotel in Melbourne, Australia (from Twitter)

About a month after his deportation from Australia, Novak Djokovic gave an extensive interview to the BBC today (Tuesday) in which he spoke about his exceptional situation.

Among other things, the Serbian tennis player stated that he had never been against vaccines and even got vaccinated with various vaccines as a child before the corona broke into our lives, but clarified that his principled opposition to forcing people to get vaccinated would continue to prevent him from getting vaccinated. Everyone's choice of body is more important than any degree. "

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Novak Djokovic (Photo: Reuters)

"I have never opposed vaccines," he explains, "but I have always supported the freedom to choose what to put in our bodies. Of course I hope to continue playing for many more years and still hope there will be no vaccination obligation for tennis players in the future, but I will stand by my decision. My values ​​and the decisions I make "As for my body, more important than any degree. I try to be as attentive to my body as possible."

As you may recall, Rafael Nadal took advantage of Djokovic's throw from the Australian Championships to win the title and become the all-time Grand Slam champion with 21 titles - one more than Djokovic and Roger Federer.

But Nola claims it does not bother him, and also explains that the decision not to get vaccinated was due in part to fears that the vaccine would force him to change his training and diet habits.

Djokovic claims: The pursuit of the record will not affect my decisions (Photo: Official Website, Doron Shiner)

At the same time, Djokovic has made it clear that he does not rule out the possibility that he will be vaccinated in the future - but does not intend to do so due to external pressures.

"I keep an open mind. The whole world is looking for a collective solution for Corona, and I am attentive to the noises and developments on the subject. I have not expressed any opposition in principle to vaccines. Globally, the whole world is making efforts to eradicate the virus, and I very much hope so soon."

Djokovic, who recovered from Corona, also addressed the question marks regarding the information he provided to Australian authorities on the dates he underwent tests, the veracity of the positive test, as well as criticisms of his conduct in the days leading up to his departure for Melbourne.

"I understand the reviews, and understand that there are people with all kinds of theories about me," he said.

"Unfortunately, I got sick of Corona, so I'm not lucky. Millions of people around the world are still dealing with the disease. I take it very seriously and do not like people implying all sorts of things. Of course I did not initiate anything to get a positive Corona test and take off for Australia. "The wrong details I gave when I landed in Melbourne? There was nothing intentional about it, it was due to confusion."

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