‘A big mistake which could threaten the remainder of his career,’ Boris Becker warns Novak Djokovic and urges him to get vaccinated
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Novak Djokovic’s decision to not get vaccinated could well cost him a chance to win his 21st Grandslam title in Melbourne. The Serbian who was granted medical exemption to compete at the Australian Open 2022, has seen his Visa being cancelled after the latest fiasco.
Boris Becker, former coach of Novak Djokovic has stated that the Serbian is making a big mistake to not get vaccinated which could jeopardize the rest of his career. The Serbian could very well go on to become the greatest player of all time in terms of winning the most majors, but his reluctance to get vaccinated could cost him that feat.
Boris Becker disagrees with Djokovic’s stance on vaccination, and urges him to get vaccinated at the earlies to save the remainder of his career. “I would almost regard him as family – but like in all families you sometimes have disagreements,” Becker stated.
“And on this occasion I think he is making a big mistake not getting vaccinated. It is one that threatens what remains of his career and his chance to cement himself as the greatest player of all time,” said Becker.
Novak Djokovic’s strengths could turn out to be his weakness
Boris Becker was in Novak Djokovic’s box when the Serbian dominated in Melbourne, winning four Australian Open titles. The German legend stated that he is well aware of Djokovic’s mental strength, but revealed that at times, his strengths turn into his weaknesses.
“Four times I sat in his box as he won the Australian Open, so I am fully aware of his great strengths as an incredible competitor. I also think he has a great character that can easily be misunderstood,” Becker added.
“Yet these strengths can also be weaknesses. The same incredible determination which I saw win so many close matches can be a vulnerability with his stubbornness,” he added.
Boris Becker revealed that he was in constant communication with Novak Djokovic’s coach, Goran Ivanisevic when he was held by the Australian authorities. Now, the Serbian is quarantining in a hotel in Melbourne.
“When he arrived at Melbourne Airport I was exchanging messages with Goran Ivanisevic, the coach who is accompanying him. Goran was in a separate room, cut off from Novak because he and the rest of the team had been cleared to enter Australia,” Becker added.
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