‘When Stupid Jealous Unimportant Ex-players Tweet Non-sense..’- American Icon Chris Evert Gets Brutally Mocked for Pointing Out Novak Djokovic’s Blunder in Recent Interview (2024)

The 21 Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic recently asserted that his rivalry with the Spaniard, Rafael Nadal is very “special.” He further stated that he has played against Nadal more than any other rivalry in the history of the sport. However, the former American tennis player, Chris Evert, was impressed with Djokovic’s statement.

Evert recently mocked Djokovic for his remarks about his rivalry with Nadal. As a result, the American tennis legend faced criticism from many tennis on social media.

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Fans criticized the former tennis player, Chris Evert

The Serbian tennis player, Djokovic has competed against the Spanish tennis player, Nadal 59 times during his tennis journey. However, Evert has played against her friend and rival, Martina Navratilova on 80 occasions.

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As a result, Chris Evert was not impressed with Djokovic’s statement as she responded, “Oops…”

Oops…🤔🤭😉 https://t.co/3ZgubHHohu

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) October 1, 2022

However, many tennis fans slammed the former tennis player, Evert. As one of the fans stated, “You really felt the need to reply to this when he was clearly referring to men’s tennis? Aren’t you kinda embarrassed to reply to such a pathetic account? Good lord. I really hope Federer won’t spent his retirement tweeting cr@p like you and Navratilova do”

You really felt the need to reply to this when he was clearly referring to men’s tennis? Aren’t you kinda embarrassed to reply to such a pathetic account? Good lord. I really hope Federer won’t spent his retirement tweeting cr@p like you and Navratilova do https://t.co/Pl38kDimbW

— SRF (@S_RF_CA) October 2, 2022

Meanwhile, one of Djokovic’s fans defended the Serbian tennis player by stating, “How casually they turn anything he says into a talking point only to criticize/attack him.”

How casually they turn anything he says into a talking point only to criticize/attack him. https://t.co/VCEfDeJcpF

— Ameya Kulkarni (@giocoDjokovic) October 2, 2022

Another fan criticized Evert by stating “Imagine winning grand slams and being hall of famers and still doing this trash on Twitter. I’ve realised from navratilova, evert etc that the post retirement life of great athletes is not always good.”

Imagine winning grand slams and being hall of famers and still doing this trash on twitter.
I've realised from navratilova, evert etc that the post retirement life of great athletes is not always good. https://t.co/s6ZN7xgJkO

— KP (@Trix660) October 2, 2022

You're a grown woman, not a troll. I can't believe my eyes 😂 https://t.co/PfeKLrxSA6

— 🏳️‍🌈 (@8_7InTheFifth) October 2, 2022

Attention seeking has-been. Context matters, he was obviously talking about men's tennis.
Even if you and Martina played a 100 more times, the Rafa-Novak rivalry will always be greater. https://t.co/PSGZQf6zTS

— Ibra (@_JeuNadal) October 2, 2022

I genuinely feel the second hand embarrassment here for Evert. It's one thing to gloat about yourself and go on "back in my day" rambling sessions during live commentary, but going out of your way to quote tweet an absolute nobody on Twitter just to make yourself relevant is…. https://t.co/l6XioBa73p pic.twitter.com/lpyUnwx5WG

— Srihari (@srihariravi12) October 2, 2022

Meanwhile, one of the fans stated that Djokovic’s fans are overreacting, “Is it just me or are Nole fans really overreacting to this tweet?”

Is it just me or are Nole fans really overreacting to this tweet? https://t.co/3KULuWbrVx

— :O (@1handbackhand) October 2, 2022

Another fan slammed Evert by stating “Of all the far more significant topics she should be speaking about, she chose this one out.🌝No offense Chrissy but you weren’t on ATP. Stay in your damn lane.”

Of all the far more significant topics she should be speaking about, she chose this one out.🌝
No offense Chrissy but you weren’t on ATP. Stay in your damn lane. https://t.co/ZMgkasvwE8

— nolénutini (@themissprecy) October 2, 2022

Esther Veeger wheelchair tennis player has over 148 singles titles and 136 doubles titles to her name, of which 48 are Grand Slams. She also holds a record for the longest win streak and for holding the World No.1 spot for 642 weeks.
Never mentioned as GOAT
Pathetic hypocrisy https://t.co/O9RGTg8F1u

— Neno (@Neno___None) October 2, 2022

Apples and oranges.

When stupid jealous unimportant ex-players tweet non-sense, it looks exactly like this one right here. 👇 https://t.co/TVYAHytFX7

— 🇷🇸DJOKOVIC & 🇺🇸SANDGREN 🎾FAN 🇨🇴🇨🇦 Daniel (@NovakCanada) October 2, 2022

Navratilova defended her rival and friend, Evert

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Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert’s rivalry was considered one of the most ferocious rivalries in the history of the sport. However, they remained very close friends throughout their tennis journey. The former Czech–American tennis player, Navratilova has always come out in support of her friend Evert.

Recently, when Evert was criticized by many tennis fans, for her comment on Djojovic’s statement. Meanwhile, it washer rival and friend Navratilova who stepped in and supported Evert.

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The 18 Grand Slam champion, Navratilova supported Evert by reacting to one of the fans who criticized her friend. Navratilova stated that Djokovic “literally said tennis,” and not mentioned “men’s” tennis when he talked about his rivalry with the Spaniard, Nadal.

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‘When Stupid Jealous Unimportant Ex-players Tweet Non-sense..’- American Icon Chris Evert Gets Brutally Mocked for Pointing Out Novak Djokovic’s Blunder in Recent Interview (2024)

FAQs

What did Djokovic say to Nardi? ›

Djokovic had some heated words with Nardi at the net after the final point, reportedly saying: “It's not right but bravo. No no no no. Bravo."

How did Djokovic learn so many languages? ›

How did he learn all of these languages? Djokovic says that he loves languages. Wherever he goes, he would want to learn a little bit of the language, at least to have some casual conversation with the locals. So, he has been practicing them as an autodidact.

What kind of diet is Djokovic on? ›

Vegetables, beans, white meat, fish, fruit, nuts, seeds, chickpeas, lentils and healthy oils are the main staples of Djokovic's meal-times, with his day starting with a glass of warm water and lemon, citing that it 'helps his body detoxify'.

What does Djokovic yell? ›

After Djokovic hit a shot out, a fan shouted and triggered the Serbian. Djokovic yelled back at the fan with a NSFW response: "Shut the f--- up!" He kept shouting at the fan, but it is unclear what he said as the chair umpire was speaking over him.

Why does Djokovic bounce so much? ›

He just happens to want to bounce the ball multiple times to get that consistency in his serve. It's the same thing with Nadal tugging at his shorts. Its personal habit only, but its a mental and physical “settling” and its a big part of being ready to commit to the upcoming point.

Are Nadal and Djokovic friends? ›

"Nadal is a special player in my career," he reflected. "We are not friends, but we have a lot of respect for each other. "I hope that after our careers we can have a drink on the beach and talk about life."

Which tennis player can speak the most languages? ›

1. Novak Djokovic — 11 Languages. Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player, who is ranked number 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals. Besides being a champion tennis player, Djokovic is also a gifted polyglot.

Why is Djokovic so special? ›

Along with Andre Agassi, Djokovic is considered the best returner in the history of tennis. His ability to anticipate and neutralise even the biggest serves in the game is so deflating for his opponents. A big part of this is the exceptional ability he has to time his shots perfectly.

Why does Djokovic not eat meat? ›

In a 2022 interview, Djokovic stated that he cut out animal products after suffering from allergies since he was a child. A medical test found that these allergies were predominantly to gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. His diet is also gluten-free as a result.

Is Djokovic really celiac? ›

Djokovic has been coy about his celiac disease status over the years, but he has also indicated that his diet is not 100% gluten-free.

What does Rafael Nadal eat for dinner? ›

Rafa Nadal's Type Menu:
  • Breakfast: Cereals and fruits.
  • Lunch: Pasta, vegetables and fish.
  • Dinner: Salad and seafood.

Why did Medvedev leave the court? ›

Third seed Medvedev requested a medical time out while leading 3-2 and continued to visibly struggle to move after coming back onto the court. Lehecka, who knocked out Rafa Nadal in the last 16, then broke Medvedev to take a 4-5 lead and took the set 6-4 before Medvedev told the umpire he could not continue the match.

Why is there no Djokovic in Madrid? ›

Novak Djokovic skips Madrid Open to focus on French Open prep after Monte Carlo loss. Limited 4 events this season, no titles. Last competed against Casper Ruud. Scheduled for Laureus Awards in Spain.

Why is Medvedev not playing Madrid Open? ›

Czech Jiri Lehecka progressed to the semifinals of the Madrid Open on Thursday after world number four Daniil Medvedev quit the match with a groin problem after losing the first set.

What did Djokovic say after match in Serbian? ›

This isn't unusual — winning players regularly sign television cameras after winning their matches. However, instead of just signing his name on the screen, Djokovic wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence," in Serbian.

What did Novak say to Luca at the net? ›

It's not right but bravo. No no no no. Bravo,” Djokovic is alleged to have said to his rival at the net. The incident didn't sit well with tennis fans as many were quick to condemn Djokovic over the ugly act.

What did Djokovic say about Rafa? ›

Contributor. Novak Djokovic was at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Monday when Rafael Nadal lost his first match at Roland Garros to Alexander Zverev after compiling an 18-0 record in first-round matches.

What is an inspirational quote from Djokovic? ›

10 Inspirational Quotes by Novak Djokovic
  • “In the heat of a moment, sometimes you want to use that energy to lift yourself up, and sometimes you just want to kind of cocoon yourself.”
  • “Believe in yourself and your abilities; confidence is key to success.”

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