Djokovic wife takes on journo after ‘anti-vax poster boy’ remark

Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon on Sunday, but is set to be barred from the next Grand Slam in New York

Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena has launched a fierce defense of her husband and his vaccine stance after a tennis journalist accused the Serbian star of being an “anti-vax poster boy.”

Djokovic was crowned Wimbledon champion for a seventh time on Sunday as he overcame Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in a four-set battle.

The title was a 21st Grand Slam for Djokovic and puts him just one behind Rafael Nadal in their tussle for a record all-time tally.

But the appearance at the All England Club could be the last time Djokovic is seen at a Grand Slam until May of next year.

American entry rules on unvaccinated foreigners seem set to prevent the 35-year-old from being allowed into the country to compete at the US Open in August and September.

Djokovic’s deportation from Australia earlier this year could also mean he is barred from playing at the…

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