‘He’s a Disgrace’ – Novak Djokovic Gets Ripped Apart for His Vaccination Stance Amid Imminent US Open Ban

Novak Djokovic is one of the most decorated tennis players of this generation. However, the 21 times Grand Slam champion lost a considerable amount of fans when he decided to say no to the Covid vaccine. Djokovic, unlike other players, sacrificed his potential trophies to stand firm on his take.

Though when the peak of the pandemic passed, tournaments opened their gates for the Serb. Thus ending the debate about right and wrong amongst fans. However, a recent declaration from the fourth and last Grand Slam of the year has reignited the discussion.

Novak Djokovic is again under the microspore

With the US Open’s decision to not let the Serbian legend take part in the upcoming event over his vaccination status, the entire tennis fraternity has something or other to pitch in. On one hand, there are people such as Benjamin Butterworth who are denouncing Djokovic for his rigidness. Butterworth is and renowned journalist according to whom vaccination is important. As he argued, “Djokovic is one of the most famous sports stars and he chose a platform that lots of people admire him for being a remarkable tennis player, and he used that to put people off getting the vaccine.”

“…The report from the Lancet, it says that an estimated 14.4 million people have had their lives saved by virtue of having the vaccine. And the highest estimates from around the world of people that died after having the vaccine is 77,000. What Novak Djokovic did is put people at risk. And that’s why he’s a disgrace.” Butterworth concluded.

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However, on the other hand, some people understand the nine times Australian Open champion’s thought process and are defending him. Such as doctor Tonia Buxton who countered Butterworth’s claims.

Buxton in Djokovic’s defense

While sitting beside the journalist and going through the points that he put forth to back his argument, Buxton did interrupt. Though in the end, she decided to wait and present a strong counterargument. She spoke on behalf of the tennis ace and all the other people out there who are avoiding the vaccine. And said, “The vaccine may have made a difference to the first virus that came out. Unfortunately, there is absolutely no analytical proof that this vaccine does anything on the omicron variant.

“But what we do know that it is doing great vaccine damage harm to young healthy people. It doesn’t stop you from getting it doesn’t stop you from transmitting it. It’s a falsity now.” She added.

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Further, if the situation stays the same, the 2021 US Open runner would  be unable to avenge his defeat in the hard courts of America. Djokovic will have to wait till the Australian Open to play for a majors trophy.