New Dad Rafael Nadal’s ‘Gonna Die For It’ Statement Throws off Novak Djokovic Fans as They Hit Back at the Spaniard’s ‘Obsession’

Fans have given mixed reactions to Rafael Nadal’s press conference after his second straight loss at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. The ‘King of Clay’ was heavily criticized for his promises, as they don’t match his past claims.

Nadal and Djokovic have started their 2022 ATP Finals campaign in Turin in contrasting form. While Djokovic continued his imperious form in his first match, Nadal, however, has lost his first two matches.

Djokovic fans incensed with Rafael Nadal’s latest post

Fans were bewildered by Rafael Nadal’s latest post-match conference after suffering a recent loss at Turin. The top-seeded Nadal suffered his second straight loss after falling to tournament rookie Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4.

Tennis TV recently uploaded a clip from his post-match press conference. In the clip, the Spanish legend said, “I am gonna die for it.” Fans quickly remembered that Nadal had once called out Novak Djokovic for the same words.

After clinching his 13th French Open title in 2020, Nadal addressed his arch-rival’s obsession with records. A fan reminisced about the Spaniard’s words, and tweeted, “Novak is so obsessed with records and trophies…” We won’t forget your words Claydall 🤣.”

A loyal fan of the Serbian tweeted,” I don’t think that is admirable to say you would die for it,..” The fan further added that Djokovic was willing to give up so much this year rather than put his body at risk. He also mentioned that Rafa, on the other hand, seems to be willing to play, no matter what.

Nadal, with his wife Maria Francisca Perello, recently welcomed his first child in October. Following several years of dating, the couple wed in 2019. Notably, Nadal is currently ranked no.2 in the ATP standings.

The Spaniard has so far won a career-high 22 Grand Slam titles. However, fans weren’t shy about mocking the player for his views.

 

The two legends have faced off against each another, a record-breaking 59 times on the tour, more than any two players on the ATP Tour. The Serb currently leads their head-to-head record, 30-29.

Djokovic and Nadal have communicated frequently about their rivalry at press conferences. The Spaniard has once discussed how their records on the Tour have continued to inspire them to achieve even greater success.

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Djokovic will be allowed to compete in the 2023 Australian Open

As a result of his vaccination stance, Djokovic was deported from Australia earlier this year. The 21-time Grand Slam champion was given a three-year ban, which will be waived by the minister of immigration, Andrew Giles.

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The Serb stated that his team was in contact with the Australian government to ensure that he could compete in the Australian Open, which begins in January. Let us know if you are excited about watching the Serb compete for the 2023 Australian Open.