“Repeat everything you have been tweeting about me to my face,” Another Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic controversy erupts online as fans have a field day with a hilarious illustration of an ardent Djokovic fan

A Novak Djokovic fan caused a stir on social media after posting a hilarious Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal illustration.

“Repeat everything you have been tweeting about me to my face,” Another Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic controversy erupts online as fans have a field day with a hilarious illustration of an ardent Djokovic fan

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal (Credits: Imago)

A Novak Djokovic fan has erupted a controversy on social media after Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic’s hilarious illustration was posted on X.

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal remains the most contested. Both have met each other on the court a record 59 times, with the Serbian winning 30 and Nadal winning 29 times. 

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Though for almost two seasons now they haven’t played against each other, their fans still banter about them on social media. A Djokovic fan caused a stir on social media when he posted an illustration on X formerly known as Twitter, showing Rafael Nadal yelling at a small Djokovic fan with a hilarious caption above it.

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As expected, the illustration went viral on social media, eliciting a plethora of reactions online. The comment section was fairly divided between fans of both sides. Rafael Nadal fans took to the comment section to highlight the difference between the two tennis greats, saying that Nadal would never do something like this as he has class, unlike Djokovic. 

Not even under torture, Rafa would do something like that. He doesn't have that malice and that diabolical side that Djokovic has and brings out in those kinds of moments. The last time he was evidently abused by someone of the crowd, he reacted like this. Patatino innocente.
A Rafael Nadal fan reacted to the post

Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:

Fans were hoping to see another contest between the two rivals at the 2024 Australian Open, but injuries didn’t let the Spaniard compete in Melbourne. After being away from the court for over a year, Nadal fans were excited for the ultimate comeback, but unfortunately, things didn’t turn out the way everyone wanted them to.

Rafael Nadal, who remains the closest to Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam title with 22, revealed that he would likely be available for other major tournaments, which perhaps will make them meet again.

Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal head-to-head

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have met a record-breaking 59 times. Even though Djokovic has 30 wins, Nadal leads in Grand Slam matches with 11 of 18 played.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal
(L-R) Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. (credits: Tennis365, Tennishead)

With Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer only meeting 50, the rivalry between Novak and Nadal remains the most contested in the Open Era. Djokovic and Nadal have both won a staggering 44 of the last 71 major titles, dating back to 2005.

My greatest rival is Novak Djokovic. After all, he is the one who is closest to the number of Grand Slams. And for all the times we face each other, for our history.
Nadal told Globo Esporte last November

Novak Djokovic reigns supreme on the hard court for much of his career, winning 10 Australian Open and three US Open titles, leading Nadal 20-7 on the surface. 

I respect Rafa, probably more than any other player in the world -- he is the biggest rival I had in my life.
Djokovic said in 2021

Nadal holds a 20-8 lead on clay, which has powered him to 14 French Open crowns. The duo have met four times on grass court, with each having two victories.

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