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

Robert Kennedy Jr.The Secretary of Health and Human Services posted photos of himself and tennis star Novak Djokovic on his social media account on Sunday.

The two seemed to just hit the ball on the court. Djokovic in Florida Miami Open As tennis players grow bigger before the French Open. Kennedy shines for the Serbian Star in his post.

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Novak Djokovic defeated Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open in Melbourne on 19 January 2025. （AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake）

“Novak Djokovic. First in tennis. First is integrity. Courage. Guess who won the game?” Trump cabinet official wrote.

During the coronavirus pandemic, Djokovic has seen polarized numbers when he refuses to accept the height of Covid-19 shooting. He was forced to leave Australia in 2022 after entering the country for the Australian Open. He was one of the players exempted from entering the country after a two-week positive test just weeks before the game started.

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Novak Djokovic faces Aljaz Bedene at the French Open in Paris on May 27, 2022. (Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

However, Australian border officials determined that he did not meet the entry requirements. Djokovic’s case was sent to court, and his visa was later cancelled. He was evacuated but continued to win the game in 2023.

Djokovic did not regret his decision to skip the shooting and defend his principles.