Daniel Muksch, the biographer for Novak Djokovic, stated he has heard from the tennis star’s inner-circle that he plans to get vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19.
“From what I've heard from these round him, I believe he's getting vaccinated,” Muksch stated on Austria-based Servus TV, in keeping with a number of studies.
Djokovic has been a staunch anti-vaccine advocate. His stance culminated in a messy Australian Open drama that ended with Djokovic being deported from the nation after a prolonged visa battle.
The season’s first Grand Slam was stuffed with controversy earlier than the occasion even began after Djokovic was granted an exemption to play, however then was denied entry following his arrival in Australia. However the way in which the lads’s match ended finally might need modified Djokovic’s thoughts.
Rafael Nadal’s epic comeback in opposition to Daniil Medvedev within the closing vaulted the Spaniard previous Djokovic and Roger Federer within the race for essentially the most males’s Grand Slams ever. Nadal now has 21, together with his two contemporaries caught at 20.
“Perhaps the ultimate in Melbourne additionally contributed to [Djokovic’s decision],” Muksch stated. “Rafael Nadal’s 21 is driving him, no query.”
Whether or not Djokovic will probably be allowed to play within the season’s closing three slams — the French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open — is murky given the assorted and ever-changing COVID restrictions inside the nations.
“There was some excellent tennis performed at this yr’s #AusOpen and the finals had been distinctive,” Djokovic tweeted after Nadal and Ash Barty received titles in Melbourne.
“Congratulations to @ashbarty for a tremendous efficiency in entrance of her house crowd and to Danielle Collins for an unbelievable match. Congratulations to @RafaelNadal for twenty first GS. Wonderful achievement. All the time spectacular preventing spirit that prevailed one other time… (Nadal) gave it his all on the market and performed with the fervour and willpower we've come to count on from him. You set up one hell of a struggle and I do know you should have many extra Grand Slam wins in your future.”
Nadal’s subsequent probability to pad his lead will are available Could on the French Open. He has received 13 earlier instances on the crimson clay of Roland Garros.
The query now could be, will Djokovic be there to try to cease him?
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