The Serb, who decided not to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, points to the possibility of entering the United States. In addition, he threw out a shocking phrase about his retirement.
Novak Djokovic is from lifting the trophy for the seventh time Wimbledonwhich led him to 21 Grand Slam titles. He is one behind Rafael Nadal, the greatest Majors winner in tennis history. But it looks like he’ll have to wait to fight for that milestone, because for not being vaccinated against Covid-19, you will not be able to enter the United States (US Open) or Australia (Australian Open), places where the next two GS will play. Nole’s position remains firm: “If I have permission, I’ll go there”.
Djokovic, frank about the chance to play in the US Open
Novak Djokovic He insisted he could not be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Hence your participation in US Open (August 29 to September 11) is almost eliminated. Of course, Nole leaves only one door open: “If I have permission, I will go. If not, I will not go, this is not the end of the world”assurance of Serbian.
Then, he explained his position: “I’m a professional tennis player, I don’t get involved in politics or anything because that doesn’t interest me. I have a position and I favor the freedom to choose what’s best for you. I respect everyone and everything, and I hope people respect My decision “. In the US, people without U.S. citizenship who come to the country must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Djokovic, on deportation to the Australian Open 2022 and whether he will return or not in 2023
“What happened this year in Melbourne was not pleasant, people still think I forced the situation, but it’s not true. I showed the court that I had all the documentation necessary to enter the country“, began to explain to Nole. And I added: “I want to go back to Australia. I love Australia, I had the best Grand Slam results in that country. I hope I can go there in January because I want to go there and I also want to go to New York. I want to be in the United States and everywhere I can play. “.
Djokovic banned his team from talking about a possible retirement from tennis
“It’s forbidden to discuss this with my team, I don’t want anyone to release it. It will depend entirely on me, but I don’t seem to be close, especially seeing myself capable of continuing to win Grand Slams”Djokovic was sentenced to possible retirement.
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