Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Djokovic Felt Less Loved Than Federer, Nadal
Novak Djokovic, one of the top tennis players, shared that he felt less popular than Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
He felt like he was not as loved by fans.
Djokovic said that he felt like an outsider.
Djokovic respects his rivals, and says he gets along better with Nadal.
Djokovic revealed he did not receive as much love from fans as Federer and Nadal.
He felt like an 'unwanted child' due to the lack of fan support.
Djokovic reflected on feeling hurt by the fan reception.
Djokovic holds deep respect for Federer and Nadal.
He stated he gets along better with Nadal.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal.
- What
- Djokovic reflected on his career, popularity, and relationships with Federer and Nadal.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- France.
- Why
- Djokovic shares his feelings about his reception in the tennis world.
- Key Rivals
- Federer and Nadal
- Grand Slam Titles
- 24
- Djokovic's Feeling
- Less adored
- Djokovic's Reflection
- Emphasizes respect for Federer and Nadal
- Location
- France
Sources
'I Was Never As Loved As Federer And Nadal': Emotional Djokovic Opens Up On Being Tennis' '3rd Guy'
‘I felt like the unwanted child’: Novak Djokovic says he wasn’t ‘adored as much as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’ in Big 3 rivalry