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The question not only insulting Rafa but also to Novak - Tennis fans ridicule question posed to Novak Djokovic regarding his biggest rival

By Aayush Majumdar Modified 27 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic was recently asked who his biggest rival on tour would be after Roger Federer's departure. And Djokovic was in no mood to consider anyone other than Rafael Nadal, a sentiment that was later echoed by several tennis fans. Djokovic and Nadal were on the same team this past weekend at the Laver Cup, even as fellow 'Big 3' member Federer bid farewell to the sport. In light of Federer's retirement, Djokovic was asked by an interviewer about who he considerd his biggest rival going forward, even throwing World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz into the mix. The Serb was clear in his response, stating that as long as Nadal was around, he would remain his biggest competition on tour. "Well, Nadal is still there, right? It's still Rafa, obviously. As long as he plays, he's still my biggest rival," Djokovic said in response to a question, according to Cadena SER. Tennis fans reacted in the same vein and many opined that the question itself made no sense as Alcaraz cannot be considered in the same league as Djokovic and Nadal just yet. Djokovic and Nadal have been at the top of the sport for many years, while the 19-year-old Alcaraz is just getting started. "The question not only insulting Rafa but also to Novak. How can Novak one of the top player for decade in tennis considering a 19 years old to be his rival?" one fan wrote on Twitter. Nadalism@cocomo788@gigicat7_ @La_SER The question not only insulting Rafa but also to Novak. How can Novak one of the top player for decade in tennis considering a 19 years old to be his rival?2@gigicat7_ @La_SER The question not only insulting Rafa but also to Novak. How can Novak one of the top player for decade in tennis considering a 19 years old to be his rival? S.S@write2swagatam@gigicat7_ @La_SER What kind of question is this lmao. Rafaole is the biggest statistical rivalry in the history of this sport.66@gigicat7_ @La_SER What kind of question is this lmao. Rafaole is the biggest statistical rivalry in the history of this sport. Another fan claimed that Djokovic always considered Nadal his biggest rival even when his rivalry with Federer was ongoing. "Tbh even where roger was playing, Novak considered Rafa his biggest rival," read another tweet. poorvika@shaarleclairtbh even where roger was playing, novak considered rafa his biggest rival twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?

Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)31343Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)tbh even where roger was playing, novak considered rafa his biggest rival twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat… Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans on the topic: The Happy One@kavyasastraWhat sort of stupid clickbaity question is this? How long have these "journalists" even followed tennis?

Unless Novak can play for another five years, we cannot even begin to talk about Alcaraz as a (historical) rival to him in the same league as Nadal. twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?

Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)9343Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)What sort of stupid clickbaity question is this? How long have these "journalists" even followed tennis? Unless Novak can play for another five years, we cannot even begin to talk about Alcaraz as a (historical) rival to him in the same league as Nadal. twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat… Alex@rafalex_Wtf is this question ??? He played Carlos like one time ?? They could have mentionned meddy at best twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?

Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)1343Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)Wtf is this question ??? He played Carlos like one time ?? They could have mentionned meddy at best twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat… @XavThe7thDid the interviewer forget that Nadal won two grand slams this year or sumin twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?

Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)16343Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)Did the interviewer forget that Nadal won two grand slams this year or sumin twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat… Archith@UtdArcWhy is Alcaraz even in this conversation? twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?

Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)1343Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)Why is Alcaraz even in this conversation? twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat… Alexandra Lunness #FBPE@AlexLunness@gigicat7_ @La_SER Respect to Nole for that answer, so soon forgotten Rafa has won AO & French literally this year & Novak Wimbledon. Alcaraz won US Open with Nole not there & Rafa injured with no match play. He's great but it amazes me how desperate everyone seems to be to supplant Rafa for him1151@gigicat7_ @La_SER Respect to Nole for that answer, so soon forgotten Rafa has won AO & French literally this year & Novak Wimbledon. Alcaraz won US Open with Nole not there & Rafa injured with no match play. He's great but it amazes me how desperate everyone seems to be to supplant Rafa for him F r a n (Fedal era )@_rafalewisI am sorry but the question was kinda absurd… ND always said Rafa was his biggest rival, which is also fair considering he didn’t live prime Roger years as a competitive rival. twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?

Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)494Q. Now that Roger has retired, who do you see as your biggest rival? Maybe Alcaraz?Novak Djokovic: "Well, Rafa is still there, right? As long as he plays, my biggest rival is Rafa." (via @La_SER)I am sorry but the question was kinda absurd… ND always said Rafa was his biggest rival, which is also fair considering he didn’t live prime Roger years as a competitive rival. twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…

These weeks of the Laver Cup particularly are strengthening the bonds - Novak Djokovic on his equation with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Laver Cup 2022 - Day One Novak Djokovic later opened up about the importance of having a healthy rivalry in the sport and reflected on his equation with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The Serbian great feels that showing respect and admiration towards rivals and fellow greats of the sport is a key responsibility for an athlete. Djokovic stressed that intense on-court rivalries and respectful off-court equations can co-exist. On that note, the 21-time Grand Slam champion believes the 2022 Laver Cup played a role in strengthening his bond with his rivals. "Look, as Roger said, co-existing in this environment with respect and admiration for each other is something that I feel like we can all do, and we are, in a way, responsible to do. I think it's something that is rational and expected," Djokovic said during a press conference. "It's also fair play. I mean, those are the values that we all try to live by in the sport. And in the end of the day we are competitors. We go out there against each other. We want to win matches, but off the court, it doesn't mean that we should never speak to each other. Actually, I feel like these weeks of the Laver Cup particularly are strengthening the bonds," he added. The Laver Cup was Djokovic's first tournament since Wimbledon. The 35-year-old won his first two matches, a singles contest against Frances Tiafoe followed by a doubles contest with Matteo Berrettini as his partner. He then lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday and later revealed that he has been struggling with a wrist injury. Also Checkout:- Novak Djokovic Net Worth Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Keshav Gopalan × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी