Novak Djokovic against mandatory coronavirus vaccination

The world's number one tennis player Novak Djokovic opposes compulsory vaccinations for players in order to resume the tennis season this year. The sporting calendar for 2020 has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, with events including Wimbledon being cancelled.

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[johndavid]

"True freedom is the right to say something that others don't want to hear."

George Orwell

[zorankafadar]

Bravo to Novak :-) also Bil Gates never vaccinated his kids.

[liorlevi]

I hope he won't give up to pressure, mandatory vaccination is just rediculous .

[h.j.hatcher]

No one anywhere should be forced to do anything..no one at all

[ChimpRiot]

I stand with Novak. I won't be getting vaccinated either.

[joshicune]

It is not about medical methodology, it is about trust in big pharmaceutic companies. I would take vaccine from Cuba and never from this big pharmaceutical companies owned by you never know who.

[alextabet]

To be clear, Novak is not an anti-Vaxxer. He has stated that he respects everybody’s decision and simply does not believe that the vaccine should be forced on anybody. I was vaccinated, and I respect him for his stance. Everybody should have the right to choose. Personally, I think it is pointless for any healthy and fit person under the age of 40 to take the vaccine. I am 48 and not too fit, so for me, it makes sense. But for professional tennis players, I really don’t see the point. The vaccine does not prevent the contraction or transmission of the virus. It merely protects the recipient from developing extreme symptoms. For those who are at risk of developing serious symptoms (the elderly, biabetics, people who are overweight or people with a heart condition), taking the vaccine makes perfect sense. For everybody else, it should be totally optional.

[alexrubin]

One year later, he is standing his ground. No. 1 not just in tennis but ethics and morals too!

[croatia]

Real Champion!!! We need such people the most.

[miguelrubio]

Sounds like the mark of the beast to me

[gytis]

Agree with him, if someone want to vaccine, enjoy..but if I don't nobody can make me mandatory for vaccination..

[yero]

He deserves an other gran slam just for this statement, novak the best

[gavindmonte]

A sports superstar who has balls... good for you Novak...your a rare breed

[dragaaleksic]

Bill Gates: Novak, I need to protect your health, I need to vaccinate you.
Novak: Well Bill, please do a favor to this humanity and disappear from this planet once for all!

[kofiofosu]

I love the way Novak always speaks his true mind without needing to appeal to group think. In the world of modern sports, this truly rare.

[jameshenderson]

Novak Djokovic just became my favourite tennis player.

[annalisafeleppa]

More like he'll be threatened if he doesn't change his views.

[jonathanman]

You are the best Novak. I agree with your stance

[nenadmatejic]

Nole, this is a “CHALLENGE” for whole humanity and I believe your smash is “IN”. Keep on fighting for free World and be yourself like always.

[hearliestheglobe]

NO-Vax definitely got my full support on this one! Thank you for speaking out against this evil brother.