Sun Mar 23 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## HHS Secretary Kennedy Praises Djokovic After Shared Tennis Match
**Miami, FL** – Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a photo on social media Sunday showing him playing tennis with Novak Djokovic, currently in Florida for the Miami Open. Kennedy lauded the tennis star, describing him as “First in tennis. First in integrity. First in courage.”
The meeting comes as Djokovic prepares for the upcoming French Open. His past refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine made him a controversial figure. In 2022, he was deported from Australia after a legal battle over his visa, despite having won exemptions to play in the Australian Open. Djokovic has maintained that his stance was not anti-vaccine, but rather a matter of personal freedom of choice.
Kennedy’s praise reflects a shared sentiment regarding Djokovic’s stance on vaccine mandates. The photo and accompanying caption have generated further discussion on social media regarding the athlete’s past controversies and his enduring popularity.
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