The famous journalist and insider Julia Hartley-Brewer defended Novak Djokovic‘s stance on the covid-19 vaccine. As we know, the Serbian champion has always expressed the opinion of not wanting to get vaccinated. Julia explained: “Novak Djokovic is not asking for special treatment.
He simply said: I am not vaccinated, I am not showing my vaccination status and therefore I cannot play in the US Open. I think it’s amazing that he’s true to his principles of him. He is a healthy young man. The rules in force? It’s a stupid rule, that’s the point.
Whoever is taking the vaccine is protecting themselves. However, we know that with Omicron it doesn’t really provide much protection from the virus. He only protects you from becoming seriously ill and from death. Curiously, in 2020 everyone seemed happy enough that sportsmen had completely different rules than us, being able to travel to competitions like the Australian Open when other people couldn’t even go home to see their families.”
And now will Novak Djokovic be at the US Open 2022?
It is a very complicated season and full of unknowns for Novak Djokovic, who continues to face issues that are not strictly related to tennis. The Serbian is seriously at risk of staying out for another two to three months due to the anti-Covid rules by the various countries, which are undoubtedly penalizing him and preventing him from playing in various prestigious events.
The cases are all connected to the confirmed desire of the Belgrade native not to want to undergo vaccination against the virus, assuming the responsibilities and consequences regarding the decision taken. In Australia, the 35-year-old, after a series of back and forth, was unable to play the first Grand Slam of the year, which also caused complications when he returned to the court on clay.
The United States of America may not be outdone by the former number one in the world, who is (very likely) destined not to see the top 3 of the ranking until the end of 2022 and beyond, especially if he has to play a few competitions up to the Nitto Atp Finals.
Nole has already skipped the Indian Wells and Miami Masters 1000, for the same reasons he could be forced to forfeit Toronto, Cincinnati and the US Open (last year he went all the way to the final act, then lost to Daniil Medvedev).
The current legislation prohibits the entry of non-vaccinated foreigners in any way: the staff hopes that the rule will be changed to allow Djokovic to play the next tournaments.
