<p>Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday urged Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The 20-time Grand Slam winner has remained unvaccinated against coronavirus and has maintained that he is willing to miss out on future tennis trophies than be forced to take the jab.</p>.<p>Posting a video of himself playing tennis, Poonawalla, whose Pune-based firm manufactures Covid-19 vaccine Covishield, tweeted, "I respect your personal views on not getting vaccinated @DjokerNole and love watching you play, but I hope you change your mind. In the meantime, the rest of us now might stand a chance at a Grand Slam."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-to-give-grand-slams-a-miss-if-covid-19-vaccine-jabs-mandated-1081720.html" target="_blank">Djokovic to give grand slams a miss if Covid-19 vaccine jabs mandated</a></strong></p>.<p>Last month, Djokovic was prevented from participating in the Australian Open tournament due to his unvaccinated status. The 34-year-old tennis superstar was detained and eventually deported from Australia for failing to meet that country's strict vaccination requirements.</p>.<p>A few days ago, Djokovic was quoted as saying that he is still not vaccinated and prepared to sacrifice titles to stay that way. However, the No 1-ranked tennis player has maintained he is not opposed to vaccinations.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday urged Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The 20-time Grand Slam winner has remained unvaccinated against coronavirus and has maintained that he is willing to miss out on future tennis trophies than be forced to take the jab.</p>.<p>Posting a video of himself playing tennis, Poonawalla, whose Pune-based firm manufactures Covid-19 vaccine Covishield, tweeted, "I respect your personal views on not getting vaccinated @DjokerNole and love watching you play, but I hope you change your mind. In the meantime, the rest of us now might stand a chance at a Grand Slam."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-to-give-grand-slams-a-miss-if-covid-19-vaccine-jabs-mandated-1081720.html" target="_blank">Djokovic to give grand slams a miss if Covid-19 vaccine jabs mandated</a></strong></p>.<p>Last month, Djokovic was prevented from participating in the Australian Open tournament due to his unvaccinated status. The 34-year-old tennis superstar was detained and eventually deported from Australia for failing to meet that country's strict vaccination requirements.</p>.<p>A few days ago, Djokovic was quoted as saying that he is still not vaccinated and prepared to sacrifice titles to stay that way. However, the No 1-ranked tennis player has maintained he is not opposed to vaccinations.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>