The tennis community has a front line. It's still unclear if Novak Djokovic, who just won his 21st major victory at Wimbledon on Sunday, will be able to compete in the US Open. The tournament will begin in late August, but the US government has set rules for foreign visitors who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter the country.
Ben Rothenberg, editor of Racquet Magazine and former New York Times tennis reporter, said on Twitter: Poster boy.
In this tweet, he was easily accused by Novak's wife, Elena Djokovic.
"I'm sorry," she tweeted. "Note that for some reason you tagged him as a boy on the Antibacs poster. He simply replied what the HIS body choice was."
Not only that.
"I understand that it's his choice, but his decision to oppose the vaccine so strongly that it limits his ability to play tournaments unknowingly he. The anti-vaccine movement that says it made a huge icon. I saw this very clearly in Australia, "Rotenberg replied.
And Elena Djokovic said the reporter "creates a very judgmental story that fits your agenda." He simply chooses the best one for his body. If he hasn't played because of that choice, he's okay with that.
Rothenberg tells Novak Djokovic that he is in the middle of a pandemic. "I was disappointed," he said.
"I can accept the judgment," Rothenberg wrote in response. "I think all citizens, especially public figures, were obliged to act responsibly in public health actions and messages during the pandemic. As the person he covered Novak as an influential champion. Repeatedly disappointed me deeply. "
Elena Ristyovic fired a final blow before the traffic was over.
"Thank you for sharing your beliefs," she tweeted. "I hope you won't be judged for them, or become a poster boy of hatred and bullying. You never know. You're also an influential person. Don't be constantly disappointed. Unless that's your role. "
Over the weekend, tennis legend John McEnroehas a brief desire for Novak Jokovic to compete in the US Open. I have stated.
"These politicians are too disturbing," McEnroe said. "They did it in Australia. Let the guys play in America. That is, come. It's ridiculous."
