The Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic cruised to his 10th Australian Open title yesterday. With this, the 35-year-old drew level with his archrival Rafael Nadal, who also holds 22 Grand Slam titles. While his fans can’t stop talking about the effortless campaign, Djokovic didn’t shy away from boasting about his latest achievement. The 22-time Grand Slam champion donned a special jacket for his trophy ceremony. It had 22 printed over it.
However, several fans didn’t like the idea and slammed the recently crowned Australian Open champion. Here’s what happened.
Fans react as Novak Djokovic proudly dons a jacket showing his 22nd Grand Slam title
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The world has given tremendous love to the top three players of the modern era. Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer have scores of fans rooting for them. However, out of these three, Djokovic has mostly been the notorious one. Unlike the other two, the Serb loves to have fun.
I love everything about Djokovic’s game and think he is certainly the best ever player. But that “22” jacket (and the thought process that must sit behind it) is utterly cringetastic. pic.twitter.com/VSwm37BOZ5
— Richard Maughan (@maughan67) January 29, 2023
Lovingly known as Djoker, the fun element is always there for Djokovic. The 35-year-old’s underwear run in the Melbourne streets recently went viral on the internet. However, a section of fans didn’t enjoy it. When Djokovic put up the special jacket for the Australian Open trophy ceremony, a few fans were unimpressed with the show-off, while others absolutely loved it. Here’s the reaction from fans on Twitter.
That jacket is hideous, with or without the 22 on it.
— kathie stan🌈🇦🇺 (@kaff30) January 30, 2023
That jacket ugly as shit. https://t.co/myorTLeXD0
— Donnelle 🤙🏾 (@iAmNELLEZ_) January 29, 2023
While the fans are largely unhappy with the poor fashion sense, a fan found it disrespectful to his opponents. However, there was no explanation to how it is disrespectful.
Lack of class and disrespect to opponent. https://t.co/yozbX6fcun
— Jimmy Cox (@JCoxPE) January 29, 2023
Lmao where is the farm who were criticizing the *20* masks and *21* t shirts? 😂 https://t.co/m5w1q9DEXE
— Pasha (@Topspin_righty) January 29, 2023
Another fan lauded Djokovic for the sheer confidence he had in winning the final as he had the jacket ready before the match.
He actually had one ready???!!! OMG. https://t.co/B0CO7CzpXU
— Nina (Mercurial Rafan) (@Nina201710) January 29, 2023
— proleartthreat (@peteChill) January 30, 2023
Pure arrogance? Lack of humility? Well, for sure he’s thinking who needs the latter when you’re on top of the world… or tennis.
— Jel Puyat (@JelPuyat1) January 29, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan tried to take a jibe at Djokovic’s infamous Covid-19 vaccination controversy.
Should be a picture of a 💉 instead!!
— frankie (@80smusicthebest) January 29, 2023
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The overall reaction from fans to the outfit was mixed. While Djokovic fans absolutely loved it and hailed the Serb for his sheer confidence in winning his 22nd Grand Slam, a few fans didn’t like the boasting.
This year, the story for the Australian Open was different. However, the chances of Djokovic playing in the US Open still seem pretty bleak. It will be interesting to see who among Djokovic and Nadal advance in the race as they both might face off again in the French Open this year.
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