He basically said, he would have preferred Thiem win because it would have been better for him (Nadal), but he congratulates Novak nonetheless, and that doesn't make him a hypocrite for preferring Thiem, but still congratulating Djokovic.Something is getting lost in translation.
Can someone please explain?
He basically said, he would have preferred Thiem win because it would have been better for him (Nadal), but he congratulates Novak nonetheless, and that doesn't make him a hypocrite for preferring Thiem, but still congratulating Djokovic.
LmaoNadal is always completely honest, unlike other top players.
He basically said, he would have preferred Thiem win because it would have been better for him (Nadal), but he congratulates Novak nonetheless, and that doesn't make him a hypocrite for preferring Thiem, but still congratulating Djokovic.
He plays good tennis, mr.Lmao
#itrymybest
Nadal is always completely honest, unlike other top players.
Then you must love what Nick says about Nadal, no ?Fakerer and Lieovic are cringeworthy in this regard
Yes, nowadays athletes all talk like politicians and I can't hear it anymore.Pretty cool of him to say that publicly. A too 'real' thing to say for an athlete, in today's age I guess, ateast for Tennis.
Flip side of what Federer has been saying about Djodal passing him in GS tally.
I'm gonna try my bestOnce again Rafa proves that he is most honest out of big 3. Huge respect to him!
Agree. It’s refreshing to actually hear a player’s true thoughts.Nothing wrong with what he said, very open and honest statement actually.
So he was being honest about admitting he would preffer Novak to lose, so that could stay number one in the world and with his 16 grand slams, rather than narrowing the gap to 2 grand slam titles and on top of that having Novak's perfect record in a grand slam final of his pet slam gotten screwed, whilst maintaing his own at Roland Garros intact? I don't see any reason why he should have supported Novak over Thiem in that Sunday final given all the implications...LOL
Goes without saying, no?rafa is a nadt4rd confirmed
Lmao
#itrymybest
we just witnessed the greatest act of sincerity ever formulated by any humain being over the course of history and you guys still dare to doubt about the authenticity of the godfaker ?!
heretics... y'all are heretics !!!
No, what Federer said was that it was obvious Nadal and Djokovic would pass him and that he guesses it was “OK” because that’s the way sports go. He didn’t say “I would root for Djokovic over Thiem in a grand slam finals”. Obviously, Federer wouldn’t be as straightforward about it as Rafa, but let’s not act like Federer is the “hypocrite”. I don’t like Rafa using the word “hypocrite”’ there anyways.Pretty cool of him to say that publicly. A too 'real' thing to say for an athlete, in today's age I guess, ateast for Tennis.
Flip side of what Federer has been saying about Djodal passing him in GS tally.
To add to this further. Federer’s belief that he will be passed by both Djokovic and Nadal, thinking it is inevitable, gives him less incentive to root against them in a final. I said “less” not “no”. Nadal on the other hand is arguably the most likely to win the slam race and should obviously be rooting against Djokovic in a slam final, as he is the biggest threat besides myself as I’ve been training hard.No, what Federer said was that it was obvious Nadal and Djokovic would pass him and that he guesses it was “OK” because that’s the way sports go. He didn’t say “I would root for Djokovic over Thiem in a grand slam finals”. Obviously, Federer wouldn’t be as straightforward about it as Rafa, but let’s not act like Federer is the “hypocrite”. I don’t like Rafa using the word “hypocrite”’ there anyways.
Djokovic's performance last week against Thiem in the finals of the AO would get him slaughtered if he brought that same level against Nadal in the finals on Phillip Chatrier at Roland Garros. Djokovic would be very lucky to even win a set playing like that.Nothing wrong with what Rafa said. He knows the threat Djokovic has when he gets on a roll. He knows djoko on 17 slams and back to no1. Djoko is the most difficult opponent nadal ever had and is biggest rival in GOAT debate. Plus deep down he doesn’t want Novak getting super confident again especially if he brings it on to clay, as that could put rafas french crown in danger.
one reason I can think of is Thiem finally getting the confidence in GS finals, cause his problem is obviously mental, so beating Djoker in the AO final could make him more of a threat if he were to make another RG final against Ralph. it’s the confidence Djokovic doesn’t lack.
What kind of example is this statement for kids ?Fakerer and Lieovic are cringeworthy in this regard
What kind of example is this statement for kids ?
That he likes it easier and is afraid of fighting for success? That he is not a right kind of guy for our kids to look upon ?
And if he is not a hypocrite, then why is he so humble on court and offcourt ?
What kind of example is this statement for kids ?
That he likes it easier and is afraid of fighting for success? That he is not a right kind of guy for our kids to look upon ?
And if he is not a hypocrite, then why is he so humble on court and offcourt ?
Yes and it is good to be honest, but sometimes it is not.Your post is an outstanding example of twisting his words.
This is nothing. He's already on record saying that he wish Djokovic didn't exist.
I don't see why Djokovic would be offended.That says to me Nadal and Djokovic have a close enough relationship for them to say stuff like this without offending the other. Also is consistent with the fact thiem is his best friend on tour. No news here really