RFK Jr praises Novak Djokovic in social media post: 'First in courage'

"Novak Djokovic. First in tennis. First in integrity. First in courage. Guess who won this match?" the Trump Cabinet official wrote.

Djokovic emerged as a polarizing figure during the height of the coronavirus pandemic over his refusal to receive the COVID-19 shot. He was forced out of Australia in 2022 after he entered the country to play the Australian Open. He was one of the players who had an exemption to enter the country after he tested positive for COVID weeks before the tournament started.

However, Australian border officials determined he didn't meet the requirements for entry. Djokovic's case went to the courts and his visa was later canceled. He was removed from the tournament, but went on to win it in 2023.

Djokovic has had no regrets over his decision to skip the COVID shot and stand up for his own principles.