Novak Djokovic has spoken out after the ordeal that saw him prohibited from playing in the Australian Open over his personal medical choices.
Having not been vaccinated against COVID-19, the Serbian could face a similar situation in tournaments, and has reiterated that he will continue to evaluate the best option.
"I'm keeping an open mind," Djokovic told RTS. "For now, I have decided not to do that and I have to bear all the consequences.
"I choose to focus on things I've already achieved and to be grateful for it. I don't know what the future brings, I hope for the best and I feel that I still have time.
"As an elite athlete, I want to triple check everything that enters my body. If something changes for 0.5 percent in my body, I feel it. I am just cautious before making any decisions.
"I will live with the consequences [of not being vaccinated].
"There's an additional motivation, for sure, that I play better than ever."