It was on Sunday that Djokovic participated in a Facebook chat with several Serbian tennis colleagues and told him that he does not want to vaccinate against the corona virus when travel and tournaments start again. All games have been stopped until at least July 13.

"Personally, I'm against vaccination and I wouldn't want to be forced by anyone to take a vaccine to travel," Djokovic said.

Djokovic and his wife Jelena advocate that the body itself should heal and that no vaccine should be administered.

Concern over Djokovic's great influence

Prominent Serbian virologist Predrag Kon, Serbia's counterpart to Anders Tegnell, believes that Djokovic's statements can make the fight against the corona virus in Serbia and the Balkans where the superstar is a great example and has a great impact.

- As one of his fans, I wanted to talk about the importance of immunology for public health for him. Now it is too late and he has given false opinions, says Kon, according to AP.

The news gained momentum yesterday when Djokovic's statements had been translated from Serbian. He sticks to his opinions and tells about the background to the controversial play.

- Many people have asked me about my opinion. I have told you what I think which I am entitled to. I'm not an expert, but I want to have the opportunity to do what's best for my body, says Djokovic, the latest Grand Slam winner with the title in the Australian Open in January.

- I will continue to have an open attitude and will continue to investigate and interest myself in this topic because it is important and affects us all, Djokovic states.