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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Paris Masters – Accor Arena, Paris, France – November 7, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his final match against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Paris Masters – Accor Arena, Paris, France – November 7, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his final match against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
20-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic has been in the news quite often for the last couple of months. Last month, he had to leave Australia before the Grand Slam, since he hadn’t gotten the Covid vaccination administered. Recently, Djokovic spoke to the media about his unwillingness to take the vaccine even if it costs him more Grand Slam titles.
American tennis legend, Pam Shriver expressed her opinion about Djokovic not taking the vaccine. She feels that Djokovic’s decision will be terrible for tennis.
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Tennis – Davis Cup Finals – Group F – Serbia v Austria – Olympiahalle, Innsbruck, Austria – November 26, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during his match against Austria’s Dennis Novak REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Pam Shriver expressed her views on Djokovic’s decision
22-time Grand Slam champion, Pam Shriver felt that Djokovic’s decision is terrible for tennis and it’s not good for him either. She also believes that the Serb’s stance on vaccination could discourage many people from taking it.
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“I hope that the right trusted person, who is an expert in science and medicine, probably would have to be a Serbian, can sit him down and show him, and walk him through all of the steps that make the science and the medicine trustworthy and safe to put in his body,” Shriver said in an interview.
“Because it’s terrible for tennis, not good for him – and, really, he does lead by example. The fact that he doesn’t trust it, it does lead a lot of people, in his home country and throughout the world,” Shriver further added.
Shriver was unequivocal about her stance regarding the vaccination, and Djokovic could have a lot to lose if he doesn’t change his mind.
Novak Djokovic stands firm with his decision
Earlier in an interview with BBC, Djokovic talked about his decision to not take the vaccine. “I was never against vaccination, but I’ve always supported the freedom to choose what you put in your body,” Djokovic stated.
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Novak Djokovic and the tennis establishment are playing an unprecedented game of chicken.
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Furthermore, he explained in that interview that he would sacrifice a lot of Slam titles for now, instead of taking the vaccine. It will be interesting to see whether Djokovic changes his decision in the future. Because the Grand Slam tournaments are not changing their decision any time soon.
Who will change their decision first, Djokovic or the tournaments? Let us know in the comments.
