Andy Murray strengthens Novak Djokovic: ‘Not good for tennis when he’s not playing’

“Novak Djokovic’s decision has consequences that he obviously has to accept. But I don’t think it’s good for tennis if our best player doesn’t take part in the big tournaments,” Murray said at a press conference currently ongoing ATP tournament in Dubai.

Djokovic recently announced that he would continue to refrain from vaccination once morest the corona virus – which significantly limits the choice of tournaments for the veteran.

“I have no choice at the moment and will have to play by the rules.” However, Djokovic wants to take full advantage of the limited offer: “No matter what tournament I can play, I will try to come to the country and play the tournament.”

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Murray, in turn, does not agree with Djokovic’s “decision. I think it would be much easier for him if he got vaccinated,” said the Briton.

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The whirlwind and handling of Djokovic in the run-up to the Australian Open annoyed Murray: “I didn’t like seeing him in the situation he was in Australia. As someone I respect and have loved since I was a child know, I might hardly watch it.”

Djokovic had due to his vaccination status not allowed to participate in the Australian OpenAccording to the current status, the world number one should not start at the French Open and the US Open either.

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