The Amol Rajan Interviews: Novak Djokovic

In this 2022 BBC interview, Tennis star Novak Djokovic discusses his incredible career and recent events including his decision not to have the Covid-19 vaccine in the height of the global pandemic.

Take an in-depth look at the exclusive interview with the BBC’s Amol Rajan, the former world No. 1 tennis star discusses his controversial career. Djokovic opens up about his decision to not be vaccinated and breaks his silence about being deported from the Australian Open. He continues discusses whether his beliefs could stop him becoming the most successful male tennis player of all time.

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