Indian Wells 2024: Lindsey Vonn’s GOAT Tag for Novak Djokovic Upsets Tennis Fans – ‘Harassment From Trolls Worked’
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Is Lindsey Vonn blowing hot and cold? A month ago, she found herself in hot water for terming her good friend and tennis legend, Roger Federer as the “forever GOAT“. She faced a major backlash from Novak Djokovic fans since they believed statistically there was no debate. Vonn was even forced to delete her tweet. But now she has yet again put fuel on the fire by calling Novak Djokovic the “GOAT” and stating there can be more than one GOAT on the list. How did the fans react after this?
Fans are now saying that bullying from Novak Djokovic fans has worked as she’s forced to tweet that Nole is the GOAT. Let’s find out some of the reactions surrounding this hot topic.
“She is taken hostage” – fans react to Lindsey Vonn’s recent comment on Novak Djokovic
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Lindsey Vonn and Novak Djokovic were recently seen enjoying their company during the meeting ahead of the event on Indian Wells practice courts. Vonn had earlier stated no matter what other people think, Roger Federer would remain her GOAT. Now, she shared images of her with Djokovic with the caption, “Hanging with the GOAT.” Although she believes there can be more than one GOAT. But she revealed she has huge respect for the Serbian, for what he has achieved throughout his career.
However, fans didn’t take this moment lightly as they yet again came with guns blazing at the American former World Cup alpine ski racer. One of the fans stated that it’s “Almost like she is taken hostage to tweet this.” He believes “Molefarm” is still not happy.
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Almost like she is taken hostage to tweet this. Molefarm still not happy https://t.co/BQ5W3hVckJ
— RF 🐐 (@lawncricket) March 3, 2024
While the other fan highlighted the “Power of jobless” on X (formerly Twitter).
Man the power of jobless bullies on X is insane https://t.co/CkWUQSv3wL
— Abdullah Butt (@Geekworld007) March 3, 2024
Some of them took a jibe at Novak Djokovic for smiling in the picture even after knowing how his radical fans harassed Lindsey Vonn a couple of weeks ago.
how does Djokovic even smile knowing how his radical army harassed this poor woman and this could well be classified as a coerced tweet? https://t.co/X1U5f6Itvm
— Mihir (@goatstapenko) March 3, 2024
Others called it “Unfortunate.” The fan shed light on past comments and added, “Basically, you’ve fed the croc trolls on here by letting them control YOUR narrative.”
This is unfortunate. Firstly, there was no need for you to edit your post after you (rightly) called Fed the GOAT. And now it seems like you wanted to *prove* your belief in GOATs, plural. Basically, you've fed the croc trolls on here by letting them control YOUR narrative.
— MKA1988 (@MKA19881) March 3, 2024
Several of them pointed out that they feel the harassment from the trolls has finally “worked.”
I guess the harassment from his trolls, ahem fans, worked.
— Nina (the real, original Mercurial Rafan) (@Nina201710) March 3, 2024
Novak Djokovic on the other hand is busy preparing to start his campaign at the Indian Wells. He will be playing for the first time in this tournament since 2019. Let’s find out how excited is he ahead of the Indian Wells.
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“It has been five years..” – Djokovic on his return to Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic is quite excited to step onto the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. A few weeks ago during an interview, he stated, “It has been five years, way too long to not be part of the Tennis Paradise tournament. One of the best tournaments in the world without a doubt.”
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He further went on to add, “It’s probably the favorite Masters tournament of so many players including myself. I can’t wait to come and perform once again in front of some of the best tennis fans that we have on the tour.”
There are quite a few records up for grabs for the Serbian this year. Both Djokovic and Federer currently sit at the top of the list with five titles at Indian Wells. He will be now looking forward to clinching his record-breaking sixth title this year. They are also tied together with the most number of titles on the hard courts (71). Roger Federer is the oldest player to win the title at Indian Wells at the age of 35. Can the 36YO Novak Djokovic break his record this time? Share your thoughts in the comment box.
Edited by:
Ananya Giri