Watch: In Adar Poonawalla's Tennis Video, A Request For Novak Djokovic
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The 20-time Grand Slam winner had triggered a massive outcry at the season-opening Grand Slam in Australia because of his vaccination status.
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla today urged Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Mr Poonawal in a tweet said that he respected the tennis star's "personal views" on not getting vaccinated but hopes he changes his mind. The vaccine mogul posted a video of himself playing tennis along with his appeal. I respect your personal views on not getting vaccinated @DjokerNole and love watching you play, but I hope you change your mind. In the meantime, the rest of us now might stand a chance at a Grand Slam.☺️ pic.twitter.com/89kW3MWdVt
"I respect your personal views on not getting vaccinated @DjokerNole and love watching you play, but I hope you change your mind. In the meantime, the rest of us now might stand a chance at a Grand Slam," he said.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner had triggered a massive outcry at the season-opening Grand Slam in Australia. His visa was cancelled last month ahead of the Australian Open over his Covid vaccination status.
