Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Novak Djokovic. First in tennis. First in integrity. First in courage. Guess who won this match? pic.twitter.com/v7JmM8bSAB
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) March 23, 2025
and Novak Djokovic have formed an unexpected bond over their shared passion for tennis and their controversial views on vaccines.
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Kennedy, who currently serves as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently posted a photo on social media platform X, showing himself and Djokovic on a tennis court holding rackets. In the caption, Kennedy praised the Serbian tennis star, writing, “Novak Djokovic. First in tennis.
First in integrity. First in courage.
Kennedy and Djokovic’s unexpected friendship
Novak Djokovic into the last 16.
Having a solid week so far pic.twitter.com/zaHrPscnQ7
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 23, 2025
Guess who won this match?” The exact date of the photograph remains unclear. Djokovic, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time with 24 Grand Slam titles, has faced scrutiny over his stance on vaccines. In 2022, his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 led to significant consequences, including his deportation from Australia, which prevented him from competing in the Australian Open.
He was also unable to travel to the U.S. to participate in the U.S. Open due to his vaccination status. During his confirmation hearing for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kennedy denied being “anti-vaccine,” yet his public comments have continued to reflect skepticism towards vaccines. The unlikely friendship between Kennedy and Djokovic, centered around their love for tennis and shared beliefs, has attracted attention and added another layer to their public personas.
As Djokovic prepares for the upcoming French Open in Florida, the social media post by Kennedy has once again brought their connection into the spotlight. The Associated Press, an independent global news organization known for its factual reporting since 1846, continues to provide fast, accurate, and unbiased news to more than half the world’s population daily.
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