Novak Djokovic willing to skip French Open and Wimbledon over his vaccine stance, he tells BBC in on-camera interview

By CNN Sport Staff

Updated 0911 GMT (1711 HKT) February 15, 2022

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(CNN)In an on-camera interview with the BBC, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic said he is willing to skip playing in theFrench Open or Wimbledon because of his vaccination stance.

Djokovic became embroiled in controversy earlier this year after attempting to enter Australia without a valid vaccination exemption.`The 20-time grand slam champion was later deported, missing out on an opportunity to play in the Australian Open.Before thetennis season's first grand slam Djokovic was tied with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer with 20 grand slam singles titles. With Djokovic absent, Nadal went on to win the Australian Open, giving him 21 major singles titles — the most all-time in men's tennis.Djokovic told the BBC, which