Djokovic has also expressed his support for the ultranationalist alternative historian Jovan Deretic, whose writings claim, among other things, that numerous European cultures, including ancient Greeks, Celts and Etruscans, are descended from Serbs.ĭjokovic is popular with a considerable group of players due to the concern he has expressed for the lower-ranked members of the ATP Tour but, as the world No 1, he is also a clear beneficiary of the privileges afforded to top players. He frequently retreats to Visoko, in the hills of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he meets up with the businessman Semir Osmanagic – whose claims that there are ancient man-made structures with magical healing powers, refuted by scientists, have turned the hills into a lucrative tourist destination. His belief in alternative medicine is complemented by his commitment to alternative history. He has often stressed the importance of embracing “natural” solutions early in the pandemic he held Instagram live conversations in which he spoke of how the power of gratitude could “turn the most toxic food, or maybe most polluted water into the most healing water.” After having surgery on his right elbow in 2018, a procedure that has allowed him to win nine grand slam titles since, he said that he cried for three days. Long before vaccines were available, he stated his concern about having to be vaccinated in order to travel. While Djokovic never explicitly revealed his vaccination status, he has offered numerous indications of his stance. It only made the world No 1’s unresolved status more conspicuous. Uptake of Covid vaccines in tennis had been extremely slow, but once the Victoria state government rules were confirmed, the rate of vaccination rose.
Lost in the storm professional#
Over the past few months, the vaccination requirements for players wishing to compete at the Australian Open have left a profound mark on the professional tours. During the first week of the Australian tennis summer, the storm arrived when Djokovic announced on social media that he had received an “exemption permission” to travel to Australia without being vaccinated.
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