Djokovic Wants to Skip Wimbledon and French Open to Avoid Vaccines

Novak Djokovic says he’s ready to miss the French Open, Wimbledon and other tournaments if he needs a coronavirus vaccine to compete.

In an interview with the BBC In a post released Tuesday, the Serbian tennis star said she believes she has the freedom to choose whether or not to get vaccinated, and the ability to decide what gets into her body is “more important than any title or anything”.

Mr Djokovic said he understands that his vaccination status means he “is not able to go to most of the tournaments at the moment”, but said “that’s the price I’m willing to pay”.

Mr Djokovic’s decision to remain unvaccinated came weeks later. Failed to compete at the Australian Openmay delay your search to win more Grand Slam titles than its competitors. (Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal broke his 21st Grand Slam record. at the Australian Open.)

French officials said last month Players must be vaccinated to compete in the French Open after four Grand Slam tournaments.. Mr. Djokovic may compete at Wimbledon in June, but may not race in the United States, according to the latest guidelines.

Mr Djokovic told the BBC he was not against vaccines in general and did not want to be associated with the anti-vaccine movement, but his decision was personal.

“As an elite, professional athlete, I have always carefully reviewed and evaluated everything from supplements, food, water or sports drinks – anything, really anything that goes into my body for fuel.” “Based on all the information I’ve received, I’ve decided not to get vaccinated as of today.”