“Disgraceful vax fascist!” Novak Djokovic fans run RIOT on Toni Nadal for his ‘toxic’ comments on the Serb’s vaccination stand

Toni Nadal's baseless claims on Novak Djokovic's vaccine stance sparks global backlash in the tennis community.


“Disgraceful vax fascist!” Novak Djokovic fans run RIOT on Toni Nadal for his ‘toxic’ comments on the Serb’s vaccination stand

Toni Nadal and Novak Djokovic (Credits: Twitter)

Tennis fans around the world are expressing their disappointment and anger at Toni Nadal’s recent comments about Novak Djokovic. The former coach and uncle of Rafael Nadal has made headlines for his attack on the World No.1 tennis player, which many are calling as irresponsible and unfounded.

During an interview with EL ESPAÑOL, Toni Nadal made a series of unscientific claims and conspiracy theories, Saying “Having done what Djokovic did with the vaccines, the deaths could be 10 times more“. These comments have sparked widespread condemnation from the tennis community, with many calling for Uncle Toni to retract his statements and apologize for spreading misinformation.

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Toni Nadal‘s comments appear to be motivated by his longstanding rivalry with Djokovic, who has been a fierce competitor of Rafael Nadal. However, many in the tennis community believe that Senior Nadal’s animosity towards Djokovic is clouding his judgment and causing him to make irresponsible and baseless claims.

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It is unfortunate that in 2023, some individuals still refuse to accept scientific evidence and resort to personal attacks and conspiracy theories. The tennis community must stand together in promoting responsible behavior and accurate information, and condemn any attempts to spread misinformation or engage in personal attacks.

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Here are some fan’s reactions on Twitter:

Novak Djokovic and Toni Nadal
Novak Djokovic and Toni Nadal (Credits: Twitter)

Fans have criticised Nadal for his unscientific and baseless claims. Fans of Djokovic and tennis enthusiasts alike have taken to social media to share their outrage and disappointment with Toni Nadal’s irresponsible statements. Many have called on the coach to retract his comments and apologize for spreading misinformation. Others have criticized him for attacking Djokovic personally, rather than engaging in constructive dialogue about the importance of vaccination.

This is not the first time that respected Toni Nadal has taken aim at Djokovic, with the two players having a longstanding rivalry on the court. However, many fans and players believe that personal attacks have no place in the world of sports and that players and coaches should strive to promote responsible behavior and accurate information.

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