Djokovic about Rafa and Roger: “Nadal’s behavior made me angry”

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Novak Djokovic (36) is known for expressing his opinion loudly in public. It is not unusual for him to polarize, stir up misunderstanding and antagonize tennis fans. At the same time, he also has a large group of admirers behind him who embrace him for his fighting spirit, will to win and his honesty.

Now he spoke in the American show ’60 Minutes’ about various controversial topics that have accompanied his career for years. One of these is the relationship with old competitors Rafael Nadal (37) and Roger Federer (42). He says: “We are not friends, we are rivals and there are certain things you cannot share.”

Successful thanks to a hostile environment

It was sometimes very annoying for him to meet the Spaniard before matches. «How Nadal always jumps around before he goes on the court. He sprints next to you in the locker room. I could even hear the music playing on his headphones. That made me angry.” Still, he would like to have dinner with ‘Rafa and Roger’ one day.

Djokovic also did not always get along well with tennis fans: “For most of my career, it was a predominantly hostile environment for me. I’m learning a little bit about how to be successful in this environment. But at the same time I like to be in an environment where I receive support in a friendly way,” the Serb explains.

The Serb caused the latest storm of outrage when he refused to be vaccinated against the Covid virus. And that is why he was excluded from the 2022 Australian Open. “People try to explain me against vaccination, but I am neither against nor for it. “I am for the freedom to make decisions,” Djokovic said in the interview. He also does not find it acceptable to be forcibly vaccinated while traveling. (Gentlemen)

Source : Blick