Published 13:42 IST, April 22nd 2020

Novak Djokovic blasted by top Serbian scientist for 'misguiding' people against vaccines

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has been criticised by leading Serbian scientist Predrag Kon for misguiding people against vaccines with his anti-vaccine stand.

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coronavirus pandemic has massively affected tennis season with French Open being postponed till September while also saw cancellation of Wimbledon for first time since World War 2. While a vaccine to cure dely virus hasn't be been discovered yet, former Women's French Open champion Amelie Mauresmo believes tennis shouldn't resume until it has been created. However, current World .1 vak Djokovic has caused a stir after suggesting Coronavirus vaccine shouldn't be me compulsory for tennis players before a tournament. 

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Coronavirus in Serbia: vak Djokovic slammed by Epidemiologist Predrag Kon for misguiding people

vak Djokovic's stance against a vaccine has been heavily criticised amidst outbreak of coronavirus in Serbia. Djokovic courted controversy after suggesting that he could delay a return to tennis if players have to compulsorily minister a vaccine. Djokovic has a strong interest in scientific and spiritual subjects and has previously spoken of his inclination for natural healing as opposed to conventional medicine. Djokovic's wife Jelena also holds what many consider to be an 'unconventional view' after she shared a video supporting tion that coronavirus could be spre via 5G techlogy.

World .1's comments drew ire of Serbia's top scientist Predrag Kon, who believes Djokovic's stand could have a huge impact on people batting coronavirus in Serbia. In a Facebook post, Predag Kon slammed vak Djokovic for creating misconceptions regarding vaccines. Predrag Kon ded he wished he h an opportunity to have a chat with Djokovic earlier to explain significance and ermous contribution of immunisations to health of Serbian population. While vak Djokovic hasn't ruled out taking coronavirus vaccine, he said that he would t be comfortable with it.

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Coronavirus in Serbia: vak Djokovic donation

World .1 vak Djokovic has me a telling contribution in fight against Coronavirus in Serbia. 2019 Wimbledon champion donated €1 million ($1.1 million) to buy respirators and or gear to combat coronavirus in Serbia. vak Djokovic also me a donation to Spain's coronavirus relief fund after fellow tennis ace and World .2 Rafael Nal urged athletes to help him raise an ambitious target of $12.13 million to fight dely virus in country. 

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13:42 IST, April 22nd 2020