The topic of vaccination really angered her: Djokovic’s wife publicly got into a fight with a journalist – Športky.sk

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic triumphed at Wimbledon for the seventh time in his career. Pictured together with his wife Jelena and the rest of the family Source: SITA/AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth LONDON – Just the day before yesterday, he lifted the famous Wimbledon trophy above his head for the seventh time in his career. Whether he will have the opportunity to attack the 22nd Grand Slam title at the upcoming US Open is unlikely at this moment. Well-known tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg said on the social network that Novak Djokovic played his last big four tournament of the season. The reason for this is Serbia’s refusal to vaccinate against the Covid-19 disease. He even called the long-time world number one an “antivax poster boy” – the idol of antivaxers. The constant labeling of one of the best players of all time has already turned his wife, Jelena. She bravely defended the love of her life and sent some scathing remarks to an American journalist. “Unless there is a quick change in US immigration law, Wimbledon will be his last Grand Slam event this season,” Rothenberg wrote on Twitter. “The US requires vaccination for foreigners to enter, and Djokovic has made it clear that he will not be vaccinated, cementing his position as an anti-vaxxer poster hero,” he added. The renowned journalist had no idea that his comment had triggered an exchange of views with Nole’s wife, who stood up to defend her man. “I’m sorry, I’m just making sure that you labeled him as an anti-vaxxer from the poster for whatever reason. And he just simply decided what he wanted for his body,” Jelena responded. Excuse me. Just making sure that it is noted that YOU tagged him as antivax poster boy for whatever reason you have. He simply answered what HIS body choice is. — Jelena Djokovic (@jelenadjokovic) July 10, 2022 Rothenberg didn’t hesitate to counter: “I understand it’s his choice, but I also argue that his anti-vaccine stance has made him, whether unwittingly or not, a huge icon of the anti-vaccine movement . I saw it very clearly during the Australian Open,” the tennis journalist answered her. The verbal conflict on the social network went even further. Jelena stood up for her husband again and addressed another sharp remark to Rothenberg. “You’re creating a story that suits your agenda. He’s simply choosing what’s best for his body. If he doesn’t play because of that choice, he’s fine with that,” wrote the mother of two children – son Stefan (7) and daughter Tara (4) ). You are creating a very judgmental narrative that fits your agenda. He is simply choosing what’s best for his body. If he is not playing because of making that choice, he is fine with it. — Jelena Djokovic (@jelenadjokovic) July 10, 2022 The American journalist did not give in and Jelena replied that the native of Belgrade disappointed him because of this attitude. “I believe that every citizen, especially public officials, had an obligation to act responsibly in the field of public health during the pandemic. In this regard, Novak, as an influential champion, disappointed me,” he said. An angry Jelena ended the verbal exchange on the social network. “Thank you for sharing your beliefs. I hope no one judges you for it. Or makes you a posterboy for hate and bullying. You never know. You’re an influential person too and you keep letting me down. Unless that’s your job .” Thank you for sharing your beliefs. I hope you don’t get judged for them. Or become a poster boy for hatred and bullying. You never know. You are also an influential figure, please don’t continuously disappoint. Unless that’s your role. — Jelena Djokovic (@jelenadjokovic) July 10, 2022 Deportation from Australia Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia in January after a long tussle, during which his visas were canceled twice and he spent several nights in a detention hotel for immigrants. He thus lost the opportunity to defend last year’s title at the Australian Open and attack his tenth trophy from Melbourne. The record holder for the number of weeks spent at the post of world number one admitted in an interview with the BBC in February that he would rather miss other Grand Slam tournaments than be forced to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. At the same time, he refuses to be associated with the anti-vaxxer movement, but believes in the freedom of individual choice. The former protégé of Slovak coach Marián Vajda defeated Nick Kyrgios on the center court on Sunday and equaled the record of American bomber Pete Sampras in the historical table of Wimbledon triumphs. Only the Serbian’s long-time rival Rafael Nadal (22) has more Grand Slam trophies than him. Photo gallery (6) Source: SITA/AP/Darko Bandic However, the thirty-five-year-old icon is in real danger of being forced to miss this year’s US Open and the Australian Open at the beginning of next year. The current rules in the USA in connection with the vaccination against the coronavirus prohibit Djokovic from starting at the event in Flushing Meadows. “I’m not vaccinated and I don’t plan to do it either,” he said after his final triumph over Australian stormer Kyrgios. Djokovic has no choice but to believe that before the start of the final Grand Slam of the year, the rules for entering the USA will change, or the relevant authorities will grant him an exception. The US Open starts on August 29. Photo gallery for the article Number of photos: 6 Author: © Zoznam/Patrik Seman Twitter/Ben Rothenberg, Jelena Djokovic Source: Sports