Is Roger Federer vaccinated? Roger Federer on his COVID-19 vaccination status
Roger Federer is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The 40-year-old confirmed in May last year that he had received the Pfizer vaccine.
“Yes, I’m vaccinated. I got the Pfizer," he told Switzerland’s Leman Bleu television. "I am happy to have been able to do it with all the trips I take. Even if I’m staying in Switzerland, I think there are advantages. Above all, I did it for others because I don’t want to give it to anyone else, even if I still remain very careful. We’re very careful with the family and with our friends.”
Roger Federer in May 2021: "Yes, I am vaccinated. I got the Pfizer vaccine. I have done it mostly for others because I don’t want to pass the virus to anybody. We still have to be very careful." 🙏
Lately, the COVID-19 vaccine has become quite a talking point given the incidents surrounding Novak Djokovic in Australia.
According to the Victorian Government, every player must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to compete at the Australian Open.
The World No. 1, who believes people are within their rights to refuse vaccination, said he had been granted a medical exemption to compete at the tournament.
However, he was denied entry into the country on Thursday with the Australian Border Force claiming that he applied for the wrong visa. Having been detained since then, the Serb won the court case on Monday after Federal Circuit Court Judge Kelly ruled that detaining him was unreasonable and that he should be released.
In an interview with the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Djokovic said that he has not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19.
However, he is just one of three players in the ATP top 100 who are yet to be vaccinated.
Roger Federer's 2021 season was cut short by an injury
Federer began 2021 at the Qatar Open where he reached the quarterfinals before losing to Nikoloz Basilashvili. This was followed by an early exit at the Geneva Open and a run to the fourth round of the French Open during the clay season.
Following a second-round exit at the Halle Open, the Swiss reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, where he was ousted by Hubert Hurkacz. This was to be the Swiss' last appearance in 2021 as he skipped the remainder of the ATP tour to undergo surgery on his knee.
Federer will not compete at the Australian Open as he continues to recuperate. Tennis fans will be hoping to see the 40-year-old back on court this year as it may not be long before he calls time on an extraordinary career.
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