Tennis star Novak Djokovic reiterates stance on vaccines: ‘I’m pro-freedom to choose’

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Novak Djokovic is the number one tennis player in the world at 36 years old, tallying 24 Grand Slam titles over his illustrious career, which does not seem to be coming to an end anytime soon. 

Through all the success though, Djokovic was cast as a villain in recent years for his decision not to get the COVID-19 vaccination. 

Despite the backlash, he has remained steadfast in his belief that he does not have to get the vaccine. In September, Djokovic spoke with tennis great John McEnroe about his stance, though it was not the mindset people believed he had. 

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Novak Djokovic celebrates a point during the semifinal match against Jannik Sinner in the Davis Cup Final at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on Nov. 25, 2023 in Malaga, Spain. (Francisco Macia/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Djokovic said he was not "anti-vax," but rather "pro-freedom to choose" whether a person wants to get the vaccine or not. 

During a "60 Minutes" interview that aired on Sunday, Djokovic reiterated those comments. 

"People tried to declare me as an anti-vax [person]. I’m not anti-vax, nor am I pro-vax. I’m pro-freedom to choose," he said once more. 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC SAYS HE WAS NEVER ‘ANTI-VAX’: ‘I WAS ALWAYS PRO-FREEDOM TO CHOOSE’

Controversy spread globally for Djokovic when the Serbian native wanted to defend his Australian Open title in 2022. However, despite being granted a medical exemption to enter Australia without the COVID-19 vaccination, Immigration Minster Alex Hawke revoked Djokovic’s visa. 

"I was basically declared as a villain of the world," Djokovic told "60 Minutes." "I had,