Novak Djokovic breaks silence over Covid vaccine refusal - BBC News
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Published 2022-02-15
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, he said he should not be associated with the anti-vax movement, but supported an individual's right to choose.
The Serbian was asked if he would sacrifice taking part in competitions such as Wimbledon and the French Open over his stance on the vaccine.
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All Comments (21)
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"The principle of decision making on my body are more important than any title." immortal words
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Asked him if he was willing to potentially stump his career for his principles, came back in 2023 and won 3 out of 4 slams. What an athlete and what an ambassador..
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Still watching this interview after Novak has a record 23 slams. So satisfying that he stood by his values and principles, and STILL managed to break the Grand Slam record. Elite person and an Elite athlete.
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This only happened last year, but feels like 10 years ago. Djokovic broke ALL of tennis records since then and managed to retain his dignity.
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If you choose to get vaccinated, I respect you. If you choose not to get vaccinated, I respect you. Your body, your decision. It's as simple as that.
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I've always been a fan of Novak, but now he is officially a hero. My deepest respect for this man sticking to his principles. So did I
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The man is a hero. BBC will never understand what it means to be a hero.
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Such a strong man. Such integrity. Such fun. So much strength. So much love. So much faith. Love this man ❤
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This man is so brave to stand against all the pressure. His body, his choice. I look up to all the men and woman that said, no to the vaccine.
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I never even knew who Novak was, but now he is my hero. A man with a strong body and a strong mind, very rare these days.
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After the win in French Open 2023, he has won the most Grand Slams in the history of Men's tennis!
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And he just won the most Grand Slam in the history of Men’s tennis
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What profits a man to gain the world and lose his soul. Thank you for standing for what you believe in 🙏🏼
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This guy is much more than a Tennis legend. He is a legend to the world for standing up for what’s right. God bless
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I am not anti vaxx at all but I didn’t take the covid vaccine for many reasons. I have so much respect for Djokovic and what he was prepared to lose and actually did lose in order to stay true to himself. Cheering for him today, he is a great role model… trust your gut, stay true to your own principals. What a man.
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He was proven right to have concern.
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I love a person who stands up for their convictions. Truly impressed! If you don’t stand up for something you’ll fall for anything. Stay strong.
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Standing up to tyranny, lying scientists, drug company profiteers, political and media propaganda, and the brainwashed masses with truth and courage. That is all Djokovic has done. Greatest player ever and if this is reason his stats may not say so in the end, he’ll be all the more impressive for being a man of principle, reason, and a defender of freedom.
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The time has proved Novak right. So many people report some serious post vaccine issues with their health. Besides he is a man of principle.
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Here we see a man of principle. Straightforward, easy to understand when you know your value
