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Djokovic willing to miss Grand Slams to avoid coronavirus vaccine

The tennis star is prepared to miss the French Open, Wimbledon and any tournament if they require jabs. He told the BBC that he is not against vaccines but wants "the freedom to choose what you put into your body."

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