Tennis star Novak Djokovic says he won’t be getting vaccinated against COVID-19, even if it means he can’t play in Grand Slam tournaments this year. But Djokovic also says his decision is entirely personal and that he shouldn’t be lumped in with anti-vaccination activists.
“I understand the consequences of my decision” not to be vaccinated, Djokovic said in an interview with the BBC that was released on Tuesday.
Noting the global nature of his sport, with tournaments held in numerous countries throughout the year, Djokovic said he knows his decision to refuse the vaccine means he can’t travel to most tournaments.
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