‘S***ting in Their Pants’- Fan War Erupts as Rafael Nadal’s Unfiltered Remarks on Novak Djokovic Triggers G.O.A.T. Controversy

Buckle your belts for the iconic rivalry that tennis has missed in the past year. Rafael Nadal is actively planning his return to the court, though he possibly isn’t aiming for Grand Slam glory right away. But tennis fans are already in for a treat as the Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic matches are only months away. The hype is surreal as the Serb dominated Rafa and has drastically turned the tables on Slam records, despite only barely edging him out on Head-to-Head numbers. But when Djoker equaled Serena Williams‘ Slam record, Nadal finally congratulated him after a long silence.

But when the Serb became the first male player to win 24 Slams, Nadal did not comment initially. But in his recent interview, the former World No.1  talked about the Serb’s glory and what made him a champion. But the ‘Nole Fam’ has turned against Rafa. As they focused only on the controversial half of the sentence, tennis fans ridiculed the Serb’s army for misinterpreting Rafa’s statements.

Novak Djokovic fans are exposed for spreading negativity around Rafa

The ‘Nole Fam’ has always defended the Serbian legend as they constantly urge to prove Djoker as a legend. The Serbian etched a decisive line in the G.O.A.T. debate when he clinched his 24th Slam. While it is nothing short of a festival for fans, they are still trying to boost the World No. 1’s glory by ridiculing Rafa, which brutally backfired on them.Nole fam.

In an interview with a Spanish media giant, ‘Movistar,’ the 22 Slams holder stated that if Djoker did not set the record, it would frustrate him. He said, “Novak could be frustrated because he lives everything more intensely and that’s why he’s the best.” But a hardcore Djoker fan ignored Rafa, concluding that Djoker is the best.

Uploading the Spanish interview on ‘X,’ the fan wrote, “Nadal interviewed today, instead of finally congratulating Djokovic on extending his slams to 24 he said that Djokovic lives the grand slam race in a more intense way then him and it would have been a greater frustration for him if he didn’t achieve it.”

Fans were quick to defend the Spanish legend whose intent was only to admire Djoker. Tennis enthusiasts united to point out that the Nole fam cannot make peace with Rafa and Roger Federer attracting as much attention and affection as the Serb despite Djoker achieving more than his rivals.

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An X user called the Nole fam “weird” for their actions. He tweeted, “Djokovic fans are a weird weird bunch of ignorant, insecure people.”

Another tennis fan laid his intentions bare as he took a ruthless personal dig at the fans. He wrote, “The manner in which Novak fans are shitting in their pants over Rafa’s harmlessly legit comments shows just how emotionally, mentally and psychologically insecure they appear even after his latest 24 slams cruise. Crybabies with clout-chasing comforters.” 

Another user, ‘Kansas Club Tennis’, too backed the King of Clay by tweeting, “Nadal did not utter a single lie.” 

Another section of fans called out the Nole fam for their timid nature. The users of X (formerly, Twitter) clarified why Rafa and Federer will always be considered great despite the Serb achieving great numbers.

A harsh Fedal reality guts Djokovic fans

Novak Djokovic has created a unique image, often making headlines for his choices and opinions. But he maintains his distance from fan wars and ridiculing his colleagues. In a way, fans’ love for the Fedal rivalry pushed Djoker to the maximum limit. Though tennis fans agree that the Serb’s record is excellent, they lashed out at his fans for dragging Rafa.

A fan declared that because of these tactics, people push Djoker to the background. The post read, “You really don’t have a life. Rafa lives in your head rent free. There is a reason why ppl prefer Rafa to Novak.”

Another user took a dig at how easily the fandom gets triggered by a simple interview. He wrote, “One interview and they’re all on strings. Rafa is MASSIVE.”

An ardent sports follower appreciated Nadal for being honest. He commented, “As always Rafa spitting facts. Kudos to him for being so blatant and honest and not afraid of the twitter keyboard warriors.”

A sports fan tweeted that it is a pity that Djokovic;s fanbase relies on numbers while the Fedal bond extends beyond tennis. He tweeted, “Fedal are beyond numbers , slams and trophies It is a sad state for djokovic fans that even after having the most slams they have to come in Numbers to defend their guy Greatness doesn’t ever needed to be defended.” 

Another user reminded Djoker’s fan of Rafa’s praise. He tweeted, “Nadal’s next sentence was ‘That’s why he is the best and won it.’ “

A hardcore sports fan expressed how it feels when Rafa still has a hold over Djoker’s fans. He wrote, “Nice to see Nadal living in your head rent free.”

If Nadal returns to the game for the Australian Open, the heat between the Nole fam and Fedal fans would set the screens on fire. The Melbourne Slam is Djoker’s dominant and comfortable ground, where he won his first Slam and continues to exhilarate crowds. Nadal, on the other hand, is aiming for one last memorable run before stepping away from the game. Are you excited by the possibilities of a clash between Nadal and Djoker next year?

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