“I’m Currently Against Compulsory Travel Vaccination” – Novak Djokovic
Follow Us
via Imago
Novak Djokovic
After becoming a professional tennis player, the player keeps traveling from countries to countries and continents to continents to swing his/her tennis racquets. But, now the concept of traveling has resulted in the widespread of coronavirus and consequently leading to a pandemic. On Sunday World Number one Novak Djokovic was in conservation with his fellow tennis players from Serbia and discussed traveling issues which would raise from now on.
Tennis professionals Victor Troicki, Dusan Lajovic, Janko Tipsarevic, Filip Krajinovic, etc… were part of the discussion. They talked about travel vaccines. That might become mandatory after the settlement of coronavirus pandemic.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Unexpectedly, Serbian legend Djokovic seems to be against the practice, and at present, he’s not ready to accept it.
“I’m not for compulsory travel vaccination. If that rule is enforced I’d have to decide whether to accept it or not. I’m currently against it, we’ll see if this will change. Currently, this does directly affect my work,” Novak Djokovic said during his call with the Serbian squad.
“There is a financial crisis” – Novak Djokovic
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Presently 17-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic is also working to generate payments for the lower-ranked ATP men. Especially for the players do not have the leverage of sponsorships. And during the unexpected suspension of the tour, those players are experiencing unemployment and struggling to pay their bills.
“I feel we have to send a message to the younger generation that is taking into consideration to be professional players. To show them that they can live out of tennis. Even in the times when there is a pandemic and there is a financial crisis,” Djokovic said while speaking to Stan Wawrinka on Saturday.
Trending
Roger Federer Breaks Partnership With Billion Dollar Worth Italian Brand Days After Coco Gauff’s Stunning Commercial Appearance
April 12, 2024 07:23 PM EDT
Andy Roddick Hat Tips Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian with Ultimate Praise for Women’s Sports’ Skyrocketing Success
April 17, 2024 01:14 PM EDT
Tennis News: Rafael Nadal Confirms Retirement ; Doping-Banned Mikael Ymer Announces Comeback; Stefanos Tsitsipas Dubbed as Hypocrite
April 15, 2024 06:22 PM EDT
‘Nobody Cares..’- ‘Jealous’ Coco Gauff Can’t Tolerate People Raving About Coachella as Tennis Duties Take Precedence
April 14, 2024 07:23 PM EDT
Coco Gauff’s Coach’s Desperate Plea Goes for a Toss Despite a Series of Controversies at Monte-Carlo Masters
April 15, 2024 12:15 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
To pay the lower-ranked players during these unprecedented times, the top players will contribute their amount to the Player Relief Fund. That would later remunerate the players without any financial support.
Written by:
