The best tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, spoke on the occasion of the Australian Open because he is aware of how humiliated he is by the event that has followed him since then. Novak was deported to Serbia due to his annulled visa.
– “A very ugly image of me was created. They humiliated me, if I may say so, on a world level. That is why it is important that I always have the opportunity to say something, if someone wants to ask me something, I will answer, I will repeat my answers because I have nothing else to add but what I said for the BBC “- Novak began.
Djokovic does not deny that his position on vaccination additionally aroused all criticism.
– “Truth is truth, and my position is my position.” I know that people will continue to criticize me because I chose not to get vaccinated and because I have incomprehensible attitudes to people. I respect everyone’s decision. I hope that people, if they do not understand, will at least respect this. I don’t think I’m endangering anyone. It is my decision, I am aware of the consequences, it is not in my hands, it is not up to me whether I will go to Indian Wells or to some tournaments. “- Novak.
However, the behavior of Melbourne is still painful for him.
– “I can’t erase from my memory what happened. Everything is so fresh. There were other things that shook me and I can’t forget. Let alone something like this! It really was a precedent in every sense. I can accept that it is as it is, and move on. What you will certainly not hear or see from me is that I am running away from responsibility and the desire to answer someone’s question. I do not hide anything, I do not run away from anyone. Here I am, I called the BBC which was not always friendly to me. They came to Belgrade, and I thank them for that. We talked for almost an hour and a half, even though they published only half an hour of interviews, “- concluded Novak Djokovic.
