‘It’s not life if we live in fear’ – Novak Djokovic vows to play at Wimbledon following London terror attack

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Richard Parry12 June 2017

Three time champion Novak Djokovic says he has no intention of missing Wimbledon in the wake of the London terror attacks.

Seven people were killed and as many up to 50 were injured in two incidents in central London on Saturday night, at London Bridge and Borough Market.

Attackers brought carnage to the streets of the London, stabbing a police officer and revellers with 12-inch knives, reportedly shouting "this is for Allah".

The attackers, who are understood to have been wearing fake suicide vests, unleashed a targeted attack on people enjoying a Saturday night out in central London.

Timeline of the terror attacks on London Bridge

But speaking at the French Open, Djokovic vowed to take part at Wimbledon – which starts on July 3 – adding that there is no life when ‘living in fear’.

"It's very disturbing that one of the biggest cities in the world, most important cities in the world, some of the most popular locations in the town suffering these terrorist attacks,” said Djokovic.

"So of course it makes you wonder a little bit, makes you question certain things.

Aftermath of London Bridge and Borough Market terrorist attack

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"I mean, if we live in fear, you know, that's not life. I also believe that you kind of attract, you know, certain things that when you are, you know, living under stress and fear of everything," he said.

"Everything will progress the same in terms of my plans for Wimbledon and I will try to go there with family, and of course be conscious.

"I think it's always about being conscious of what time of the day or night you go, where do you go, but, you know, it's very unpredictable."

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