This was Nadal's reaction when he saw Novak Djokovic as a round 2 opponent. 😂
“He’s already scared”: Djokovic fans spin conspiracy theories over Nadal's injury and potential clash
ATPSaturday, 27 July 2024 at 00:00
Novak
Djokovic fans are discussing conspiracy theories amid doubts about Rafael
Nadal’s participation in the Olympic Games. Following the draw, the two players
could potentially face each other in the second round.
On
Thursday, a thigh injury forced Nadal to cancel his training session, raising
concerns about his physical condition and whether he will be ready to compete.
Both Nadal and Djokovic will debut in the singles draw on Saturday, while the
Spaniard will also compete in doubles with Carlos Alcaraz.
Nadal’s injury sparks conspiracy theories
After extensive preparation leading up to the Olympic Games, the 22-time Grand
Slam champion appeared to be in good form to start his campaign at Roland
Garros. Last week, Nadal reached his first final in over two years but lost the
Bastad Open title to Nuno Borges.
Nadal’s
limited competitive play over the past year means he is not seeded, which is
unusual for him. The draw was not favorable for the Spaniard, who, if he
progresses past the first round against Marton Fucsovics, may face Djokovic in
a likely second-round match. However, the Serbian must first overcome
Australian Matthew Ebden.
On social
media, Djokovic fans began spreading conspiracy theories suggesting that Nadal
is ‘scared’ to face the Serbian: “This was Nadal's reaction when he saw Novak
Djokovic as a round 2 opponent. 😂,” posted an account called “Djokovic Fan.”
Several of
the Serbian’s followers shared their thoughts, with some subscribing to the
theory that Nadal’s injury is a ploy to avoid facing Djokovic: “He is already
scared 😂😂😂,” wrote another fan. Here are some of the
reactions from fans on social media.
He is already scared 😂😂😂
Probably Novak’s reaction
I think he felt his hamstring right there.
Well, it’s only fair that Novak sends this man into retirement imo If not Novak who else? 🤔
He injured himself after hearing the draw.
I’m sick of Nadal, I’m sick of his whining, playing victim 24/7 as if he was the only athlete to ever experience injuries, his phoney PR, philosophical responses about him retiring but not really retiring at every god damn tournament he’s played for the past two years. FUCK OFF
Does anyone else find the timing strange that we are only hearing about Nadal's injury after he found out he can play Novak Djokovic?🤔
Nadal is the greatest injury fictionalist in sports history
Only reason @RafaelNadal isn't playing singles is his 2nd round possible opponent. The story of Nadal's career. If he could have manned up and taken it to the mattresses, like #djokovic and #federer all these years rather than feign injury, he may have become the #GOAT #NoleFam…
Ya ok. So Djokovic’s documented surgery after documented injury and withdrawal is fake but Nadal’s injury after draw is real because of a tape yeaterday 🤡
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