Katie Boulter’s comparison of the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry to Federer-Nadal has ignited a firestorm among Novak Djokovic fans. They’re vehemently defending Djokovic’s historic clashes with rafael Nadal from the recent chatter, particularly after Alcaraz’s grueling French Open victory. Social media erupted with disagreement, with fans quickly pointing to the impact that Djokovic has had, and one user even referencing the dominance of the 2011 season, which showcased Djokovic’s unparalleled skill. Djokovic himself reflected on his French Open journey after falling to Sinner in the semifinals, leaving fans to wonder about his future appearances. News Directory 3 reported live from Roland Garros. Will the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry truly eclipse the legacy of Djokovic and Nadal? Discover what’s next.
Djokovic Fans React to Boulter’s French Open Rivalry Claim
Katie Boulter’s recent comparison of teh Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry to that of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has drawn the ire of Novak Djokovic fans.Boulter suggested the Alcaraz-Sinner matchup might be surpassing the iconic “Fedal” rivalry, following Alcaraz’s five-set victory over Sinner at the French Open.
Alcaraz rallied to defeat Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in a nearly five-hour Roland Garros final. Boulter’s subsequent post on X ignited a flurry of responses from Djokovic supporters who felt the statement overlooked the significance of the Djokovic-Nadal rivalry.
Fans took to social media to express their disagreement. One X user stated that someone surpassed the Fedal rivalry in 2011. Another described Boulter’s take as the “worst tennis take ever.”
Earlier in the week, Novak Djokovic’s run at the French Open concluded with a loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. After the match, Djokovic acknowledged the crowd and suggested it might have been his last appearance at Roland Garros.
“I mean, this could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don’t know. That’s why I was a bit more emotional even in the end. But if this was the farewell match of the Roland Garros for me in my career,it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd,” Djokovic said.
Djokovic has won the French Open three times, most recently in 2023. Throughout his career, Djokovic and nadal have faced each other 10 times at Roland Garros, with Nadal winning seven of those matches.
What’s next
As the tennis season progresses, fans will be watching to see how the rivalries between Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz, and Sinner continue to evolve on the court.
