World No 1 Novak Djokovic says he would skip Grand Slams if he’s forced to take the Covid-19 vaccine
Novak Djokovic said he was not against vaccination but would skip Grand Slam tournaments if he was forced to take the jab against Covid- 19.
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Djokovic: Not against vaccination but won't be forced to take COVID jab
Novak Djokovic said he was not against vaccination but would skip Grand Slam tournaments if he was forced to take the jab against COVID-19.
Unvaccinated Djokovic could skip French Open, Wimbledon
LONDON: Novak Djokovic said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that he is prepared to skip the French Open and Wimbledon if vaccination against the coronavirus is required for him to play. Speaking to the BBC, the 20-time Grand Slam champion said he is not vaccinated and added that missing the next two majors and other tournaments is “the price that I am willing to pay.” “I understand the consequences of my decision,” Djokovic said.
Novak Djokovic will not defend Wimbledon or French Open if mandatory jabs required
Novak Djokovic says he will not defend his Wimbledon or French Open titles if the tournaments require mandatory vaccination for competitors.
Djokovic stays top of ATP rankings with Medvedev lurking
Novak Djokovic holds on to the world number one spot ahead of Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday. But the Russian could end the Serb's record-breaking two-year domination of the rankings from February 28 next, with Djokovic set to compete in Dubai and Medvedev in Acapulco the same week. There were no changes in the top 10 this week, with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime edging closer to eighth place after capturing his first ATP title in Rotterdam on Sunday with victory over world number four and top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Simona Halep advances to second round of Dubai Duty Free tennis championships
DUBAI: Two-time former champion Simona Halep held off a strong second set challenge from Alison Riske on Monday to earn a 6-2 6-4 victory and a place in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Al-Hilal sack Leonardo Jardim after humiliating FIFA Club World Cup loss
LONDON: Al-Hilal fired head coach Leonardo Jardim on Monday, just 48 hours after the Saudi champions lost 4-0 to Al-Ahly of Egypt in the FIFA Club World Cup, with Argentine Ramon Diaz returning to the club for a second spell.
Simona Halep serves up a fine display to advance at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
If this is what life without a coach looks like, Simona Halep's players box might remain empty for a while longer.