“They only cared about lining their own pockets” – Novak Djokovic fans brutally berated Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal GOAT status

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic have been three of the biggest names in the history of the sport. Colloquially known as the ‘Big Three’, they have carved a legacy of their own. The way they have impacted the sport and taken it to a different level has been appreciated by many.

However, the rivalry between the three has been debatable. Some are of the opinion that even though they share a competitive mindset on the court, they maintain friendly behavior outside the court.

A recent newspaper article popped up on Twitter that stated what it takes for a player to obtain GOAT status. As per the article, to call a player the GOAT he should be a pioneer for the people.

Moreover, the player should offer the world something more than just being able to hit the ball over a net better than the other players. The post, as expected, went viral on X, eliciting a plethora of reactions online.

Notably, fans of Djokovic have taken a dig at the Swiss maestro and the Spaniard regarding this. One group of fans has also come in support of the two veteran players.  

Fans of Novak Djokovic lash out at Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

After the article went viral on Twitter, Djokovic’s fans criticized Federer and Nadal. One of the fans even lashed out at them, saying they played just for the money. 

That’s exactly what Federer and Nadal couldn’t do - making the world better by doing more than just hitting the ball over the net. They didn’t support lower-ranked players like Djokovic does. Because they only cared about lining their own pockets. 

One user wrote on X

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

However, with the growing age of the three legends of the game, the era is coming to an end. After Federer retired in 2022, Nadal is also in his so-called last professional tennis season. Even though the Serb is growing strong at 36, the duration is less for the tennis world to experience their magic.

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