Novak Djokovic says, "I'm not against vaccination, but my body is more important than any title"

Novak Djokovic has given his first interview after being deported from Australia. There, he has unveiled that he is unwilling to get vaccinated even if it costs him two major Grand Slams.

After an 11-day tumultuous ride that included two visa cancellations, two legal battles, Djokovic staged his departure from Australia. The Serbian will compete in an ATP tournament in Dubai next week. It would be his first tournament since his departure ahead of the Australian Open 2022.

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Another triumph at Australia, where Novak Djokovic has nine titles, would have fetched him 21 Major Titles, along with the honour of being the first man to accomplish such feat. Nevertheless, it was his long-time adversary Rafael Nadal who ended up taking the trophy last month.

In an interview with the BBC, the 34-year-old Serb stated that he was conscious that he would be unable to travel to most tournaments worldwide due to his unvaccinated condition.

He unveiled, "I was never against vaccination. I've always supported the freedom to choose what you put in your body. I understand that globally, everyone is trying to put a big effort into handling this virus and seeing, hopefully, an end soon to this virus."

"The principles of decision making on my body are more important than any title or anything else. I'm trying to be in tune with my body as much as I possibly can," the 20-time grand slam champion added.

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Furthermore, along with missing the French and British Opens, Djokovic would be incapable of playing in American tournaments. Because vaccination is required for all athletes stepping foot in the country.