Trouble with Tsitsipas: “I don’t see any reason to get vaccinated”

Led by Montreal winner Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, who however needed three sets against Lorenzo Sonego, Olympic champion Alexander Zverev and Andrej Rublev also prevailed in their round of 16 in the US state of Ohio. However, Tsitsipas caused displeasure away from the tennis courts, at least within the Greek government. The 23-year-old Greek expressed concerns to journalists this week about the corona vaccination. “I am not against vaccinations, but I see no reason for someone my age to get vaccinated.” The vaccination has not been tested enough and has side effects. “As long as it is not mandatory, everyone can decide for themselves,” said Tsitsipas. Djokovic does not answer questions about vaccination The Greek government does not like these statements from the tennis star. “He has neither the knowledge nor access to studies to assess the need for vaccinations,” government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou was quoted as saying in Greek media reports. Although he praised Tsitsipas' sporting achievements, he did not have the background that would "allow him to form an opinion about it." A statement that could also cause debate. “He has neither the knowledge nor access to studies to assess the need for vaccinations.” Greek government spokesman on Tsitsipas However, Oikonomou specified that Tsitsipas and other celebrities had to be careful with such statements as they had a very large platform (such as social networks, etc.). World number one Novak Djokovic also said in April that he hoped the vaccination would not be mandatory for players. He did not want to answer questions about whether he would get vaccinated.

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Trouble with Tsitsipas: “I don’t see any reason to get vaccinated”

Numbers one to four reached the quarterfinals of the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati on Thursday. However, Stefanos Tsitsipas drew the ire of the Greek government.

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