“This trophy is yours as much as it is mine.”
Here is someone with real class, not just as one of the world’s best tennis players, and not only as an athlete of unswerving focus and excellence, but as someone with exceptional sportsmanship, character, and kindness.
Novak Djokovic is our Hero of the Week again. Ten-time winner of the Australian Open tournament, Djokovic stood his ground last year to remain unvaccinated in the face of relentless media tyranny and disgusting political pressure—and yet returned to win and shine.
His speech after winning against Stefanos Tsitsipas shows, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that this was not only a victory of a tennis champion but a spiritual victory of a man of principle and great humanity. No bitterness, no rancor, only fairness and sportsmanship.
World class!
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Hero of the Week: July 25, 2022: Novak Djokovic
How many other top-flight sportspeople have been brave enough to go against the might of the establishment. Precious few. Some will have walked away quietly, but to actually speak out was to bring upon one’s person all the hatred of people who believed that “anti-vaxers” were a danger to society etc. etc.
Catherine,
Thank you for sharing this video about Novak Djokovic. He is an incredible man and a humble tennis athlete!!!
Novak is a tough minded, absolute class act. He doesn’t just talk the talk…he walks the walk.
What a true HERO. I am pretty sure that most people in the spotlight that didn’t agree with the vaccines have lied about their vaccine status, gotten fake jabs, with fake papers and stayed silent. (Reports from friends in Hollywood). So for this person to stand up. Say no. He’s in the fight, Fighting for everyone. Not just himself. HERO.