"Good for the country? These athletes are so delusional about their own self importance" - Fans disagree with Casper Ruud's opinion on Novak Djokovic's US Open saga Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

These athletes are so delusional about their own self importance - Fans disagree with Casper Ruud s opinion on Novak Djokovic s US Open saga

Tennis fans react to Casper Ruud's comments on Novak Djokovic. After months of speculation, confirmed that he will not be able to participate in the 2022 due to the United States of America's vaccine mandate still being in place. joined a chorus of fellow players and experts expressing their thoughts on the matter, drawing a range of reactions from tennis fans. The 2022 French Open finalist opined that Djokovic's participation would be "in the best interest" of the United States due to his popularity and the high possibility of the Serbian superstar's clash with his great rival . , Ruud further expressed that he was sad to see politics get in the way of Djokovic's US Open participation. "I think it’s sad that politics will get in his way, or these rules will get in his way. I do think that it could be in the best interest of the country. He has won there many times before and he has brought a great crowd to the stadium. You can argue that it's in the best interest of the country. He’s a big superstar. Having him and Rafa in the final would be so epic," he said. Ruud's comments did not sit well with some tennis fans, who disagreed with the Norwegian's assessment suggesting that the Serbian player's participation would be in the 'national interest' and his non-participation is politically-driven. One fan stated that it was a decision backed by science, not politics. "Omg did he really say "Good for the country"? These athletes are so delusional about their own self importance. And "politics" lmao. Nothing political about a science based decision taken mid-pandemic recommended by qualified people on how to protect their own citizens," a fan wrote. Omg did he really say "Good for the country"? these athletes are so delusional about their own self importance. And "politics" lmao. Nothing political about a science based decision taken mid-pandemic recommended by qualified people on how to protect their own citizens Casper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US OpenCasper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US Open Omg did he really say "Good for the country"? these athletes are so delusional about their own self importance. And "politics" lmao. Nothing political about a science based decision taken mid-pandemic recommended by qualified people on how to protect their own citizens Whether or not Novak shows up, those seats on Arthur Ashe will be filled regardless. A lot of players lack perspective, most of the world (even the sporting world) do not care about the GOAT race in tennis. Casper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US OpenCasper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US Open Whether or not Novak shows up, those seats on Arthur Ashe will be filled regardless. A lot of players lack perspective, most of the world (even the sporting world) do not care about the GOAT race in tennis. Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans to Casper Ruud's comments on Novak Djokovic's US Open controversy: People that say not to mix sports and politics are a right-off for me like politics is in every aspect of life that’s the whole point, how about you stand for something Casper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US OpenCasper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US Open People that say not to mix sports and politics are a right-off for me like politics is in every aspect of life that’s the whole point, how about you stand for something Requirement to get vaccinated isn’t “political” but it does frustrate me how many players say “don’t mix politics and sport”. It’s just incredibly naive to think sport exists in some sort of bubble where real world issues don’t exist or have an impact Casper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US OpenCasper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US Open Requirement to get vaccinated isn’t “political” but it does frustrate me how many players say “don’t mix politics and sport”. It’s just incredibly naive to think sport exists in some sort of bubble where real world issues don’t exist or have an impact Trying to think of a time someone said sports + politics in the same sentence without embarrassing themselves Casper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US OpenCasper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US Open Trying to think of a time someone said sports + politics in the same sentence without embarrassing themselves In what way does it benefit the country. He is only a tennis player In what way does it benefit the country. He is only a tennis player Very well said Very well said Casper a country is not about to change its whole policy just for a tennisman stop talking nonsense Casper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US OpenCasper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US Open Casper a country is not about to change its whole policy just for a tennisman stop talking nonsense when you're more worried about getting a rafole final than making a slam final yourself Casper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US OpenCasper Ruud to Eurosport about Novak Djokovic and his absence from the US Open when you're more worried about getting a rafole final than making a slam final yourself

Personally I m not crying about it - Casper Ruud on Novak Djokovic not playing 2022 US Open

Casper Ruud and Novak Djokovic at the 2022 Internazionali BNL D'Italia. Casper Ruud also suggested that 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic's absence from the US Open draw was good news for him. He is not complaining about the fact that a top competitor is not playing in the tournament. At the same time, the World No. 7 reiterated that he sympathizes with his colleague. "I do think it’s very sad [but] for me personally, I'm not crying about it. But as a colleague I’m sad about it," Ruud said. Ruud also stated that he feels for the Serbian player as he dropped a huge chunk of ranking points at Wimbledon despite defending his title there. The ATP and WTA removed ranking points from this year's Wimbledon Championships in response to Wimbledon banning Russian and Belarusian players from competing."For him it’s so unfortunate, he won Wimbledon but didn’t win points for it. I don’t see him as a threat to the public even though he’s not vaccinated," Ruud expressed. Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1344 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found