‘His Career Is in Serious Danger’: Rafael Nadal’s Coach Carlos Moya Warns Novak Djokovic After Australian Open 2022

After Rafael Nadal scripted history by winning his 21st major title at the Australian Open, the GOAT debate takes a new turn with Novak Djokovic having to catch up with the Spaniard and level him in terms of no. of slams. Things were completely different by the end of 2021 season as the Serbian icon was a clear favorite to win the ‘happy slam’.

However, situation changed as Djokovic got deported from the land down under and is now resting at home. The world no.1 is all set to make an appearance at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this month.

Coach Carlos Moya shares opinion on the future of Novak Djokovic after Australian Open controversy

With Roger Federer almost getting sidelined so far in the GOAT debate, the real race is in between Nadal and Djokovic. After the Spaniard and his entourage reached Spain yesterday, coach Carlos Moya talked about Djokovic’s situation. There were reports on Serbian tabloids that Novak intends to take the vaccine after Nadal won his 21st slam.

“I don’t think that Rafa Nadal’s 21st Grand Slam has forced Djokovic to get vaccinated. If Djokovic doesn’t get vaccinated, he is in serious danger of not playing in almost any Grand Slam again and he would give up on continuing in that career for which he has worked so hard. fought,” explained Moya.

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Moya went on to say that the Serb’s career will be in grave danger if he chooses to not get vaccinated.

“I don’t think Djokovic is anti-vaccine, but he has decided the right not to get it. His career is in serious danger if he doesn’t get vaccinated.”

After the Australian Open, other Grand Slam events are also planning to push vaccine mandates for players. Even though there is no official confirmation from Djokovic’s team on his vaccination status, it remains to be seen how the Serb decides to phase out his 2022 ATP season with Nadal being a clear favorite now to win Roland Garros.

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