Novak Djokovic is not “only” the deserving world no.1 and one of the greatest in tennis history; he is also a very generous person.
Nole has already donated 1 million euros to hospitals in Serbia and he has also pledged a “big sum” to help 2 hospitals in the battered Regione Lombardia: the hospitals in Treviglio-Caravaggio e Romano.
The emotion of the recipient
Peter Assembergs, the director-general of the local health authority in Bergamo, commented: “We never expected to see on our bank account a donation from such a prestigious person. Reading among the donators the name of the best tennis player in the world made me emotional.”
Djokovic and his love for Italy
Novak has a special connection with Italy where he trained when he was a teenager with the well-known coach and tennis guru Riccardo Piatti. The Serbian sensation can speak rather good Italian and he entertained his fans (and beyond) during a recent appearance at the “Festival di Sanremo.”
Novak’s lovely wife, Jelena, also used to study at the “Universita’ Bocconi” in Milan.
“Novak Djokovic Will Have to be Vaccinated” – Rafael Nadal
World No.2 Rafael Nadal believes that his arch-rival Novak Djokovic would have to take an anti-coronavirus vaccine in the future if he wants to continue playing tennis at the highest level.
The Spaniard suggested that Djokovic would not have any choice if the vaccine becomes compulsory for traveling after the tour resumes.
Recently, Djokovic admitted he is an anti-vaxxer. He opposed a future coronavirus vaccination if it becomes mandatory to travel once the pandemic subsides. The Serb explained that he wouldn’t want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel.
“It is a matter of following the rules” – Rafael Nadal
Consequently, Nadal suggested that everyone has the freedom to use the vaccine or not. However, as a part of the tour, Djokovic will have to abide by the rules of the circuit.
“I do not know. I am nobody. No one can demand of anyone. Each one is free. But the truth is if you belong to a circuit, perhaps one has to be governed by the rules that the circuit requires,” Nadal said in an interview to La Voz de Galicia.
“So if the tour obliges to vaccinate to be able to travel in order to protect everyone, Djokovic will have to be vaccinated if he wants to continue playing tennis at the highest level,” he continued.
“I mean him, but everyone, me too. Each one will have to comply exactly like now we have to stay home. If the ATP or the ITF forces us to get a vaccine to play tennis, then we will have to get it. Just as we have restrictions on not taking too many medications for obvious doping control issues. It is a matter of following the rules,” Nadal concluded.
The anti-coronavirus vaccine is still not made. However, it will be interesting to see Djokovic’s vaccination stance once it is ready.
