Novak Djokovic admits ‘selfish’ decision while positive with coronavirus was a ‘mistake’ that not all people will forgive him for

Novak Djokovic says he should now personal his mistake (Image: TPN/Getty Pictures)

Novak Djokovic says his resolution to attend an interview whereas figuring out he had examined constructive for coronavirus was ‘egocentric’ and he understands if individuals can't forgive him.

The world No.1 has just lately opened up about his resolution to not get vaccinated that in the end meant he was deported from Australia final month and denied the possibility to defend his Australian Open title.

One controversial facet to come back out from all the saga noticed his actions from when he examined constructive on December 16 in Belgrade come beneath scrutiny.

Simply two days later he did an interview with French publication L’Equipe the place he posed for pictures with out a masks regardless of figuring out he was constructive.

When requested in regards to the interview, the 34-year-old stated: ‘It was a mistake.

‘I respect the journalist Franck (Ramella) who did the interview, he's in tennis longer than I'm.

‘We delayed that interview for a while and I came upon that I used to be constructive after he already landed in Belgrade.

Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on the eve of the primary Grand Slam getting underway (Image: AP/Darko Bandic)

‘I had my masks on all through the entire interview, stored bodily distance. I did take my masks off for the photoshoot, however each Franck and the photographer have been a couple of metres away from me.

‘I admit that it was egocentric what I’ve completed, it was a mistake that I personal. I perceive that not all individuals will forgive me and I perceive the critics.’

In an interview with the BBC, Djokovic insisted he's not anti-vax however will proceed to refuse vaccination even when it means lacking future tennis tournaments.

Explaining his resolution he stated: ‘I used to be by no means towards vaccination, however I’ve at all times supported the liberty to decide on what you set in your physique.

‘The rules of resolution making on my physique are extra vital than any title or anything. I’m making an attempt to be in tune with my physique as a lot as I probably can.

‘I used to be by no means towards vaccination. I perceive that globally, everyone seems to be making an attempt to place a giant effort into dealing with this virus and seeing, hopefully, an finish quickly to this virus.’

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