Novak Djovokic on vaccines, grand slams and playing tennis for ‘many more years’

What the men’s world No.1 said in his interview with the BBC 

Novak Djokovic is a nine-time Australian Open champion
Novak Djokovic is a nine-time Australian Open champion
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic has given his first major TV interview since being deported from Australia last month. The men’s world No.1 had travelled to Melbourne to defend the Australian Open grand slam title but his visa was cancelled over his Covid-19 vaccine status.

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