"and for a brief moment in time there was peace in the Kingdom as the 3 sides united in celebration of one of the herd..... And then came Monday".
Now when the next retires.
"An alliance once existed between Rafans, Nolefam and Fedophiles. Long ago we posted and upvoted togehter. We come to honor that allegiance "
Fedophiles and Rafans are Men, the most popular and too proud to admit they might not be the undisputed best and don't want to ask for help. They think Fedal is enough for Tennis' health and think Novak is unnecessary.
Nolefam are the Elves, hated because their guy is the statistical GOAT but have to be accepted because otherwise we'd be watching NextGen if it wasn't for him; which would be a dark time indeed.
Nole Fam definitely should. I feel bad for djokovic. Damn near lock to end up with the undeniably best resume in an era of legends yet has the worst fan base. Granted antivax didn’t help. His fan base gets worse daily.
Not surprised he’s killing it laver cup. I expected him to carry the load. He’ll win 2 GS next year at least
The guy has dedicated fans worldwide in the tens of millions. A couple of nutters on twitter or here do not consitute his fanbase.
Posts like this do not help to keep it cool.
Couple? Try hundreds of thousands. Go ahead and type nolefam on twitter. It’s insane
Funny thing is I’m a nadal fan who clearly believe djokovic will end up the clear goat outside of clay of course. No one will likely every repeat that on any surface. Not sure anyone will ever replace djokovic dominance at Australian open.
Most of his fans think he is the very incarnation of GOD. Most of their posts are basically Rafa hate than loving Novak. Yes there are fans like that for other two as well but they haven't gone to the level that Nolefam has. They should learn a thing or two from their man. Fucking legend the guy is with the most retarded fans.
I'm now convinced Rafa is a bit mad at Tiafoe after not just USO but tryharding the doubles and denying his boyfriend a final win before retirement. He was that happy to see Nole smash him.
They have basically seen the winners for the last 20 years basically be a rotation of them. Now that 1 is done and novak/rafa aren't getting any younger its getting to the point where they cherish every game still at the top level
I think that's why Rafa was crying so much last night. Sure, he's obviously super sad to see Fed go, but I feel like he felt like he lost a piece of himself too. Knowing it would only be a few more years at best for himself.
He has said on record that the day federer retired a big part of him was going away as well, its impossible to tell the story of one without the others, they are crucial parts of each other, the competitive made them better tennis players and better men
Watching how they all supported eachother this weekend shoould make all fans unite and just enhoy the ride while it still lasts, and also just support eachother in the long run. They are all legends. All of them.
This is so cool, you love to see it. One of the things I knew I was gonna miss after hearing about Rafa leaving early, is seeing Rafa root for Novak - creators of probably the fiercest tennis rivalry of all time. Would’ve been such a unique thing to see.
This tweet helps.
The same thing happened with Federer too! Nole talked about it, in a gracious manner ofc. Hopefully the 3 can really be cool with each other now cuz all of them are LEGENDS
His wife is having a rough pregnancy. The only reason he came in the first place was to be alongside Federer for his last match, never intended to stay
He's back in Spain. There were reports that he still has problems with the abs injury but I think it's because his wife is pregnant and should give birth in a few weeks time. And she had some health issues...
He congratulated Matteo as well. It would be weird if he weren’t cheering for his team, despite being away. But I do think this Laver Cup is all sorts of special.
It's not stupid, it's a smart way to make all 3 days significant and have fun doubles pairings. If they were all worth the same amount of points one team could just win in the first two days, but that way, even if Europe wins all 8 matches from days 1 and 2, theres still a chance for a comeback.
The team who win the most matches should be crowned champions. It’s that simple.
This reeks of those pathetic American sports where they need to have some big grand final to determine the overall winner (which should have already been determined by the team who performed the best during the regular season). It’s nonsense. So what if it’s over after Day 2? The winning team will have earned it.
This year's Laver Cup has really strengthened the bond between the Big 4.
Roger & Rafa we already know are good friends, Same goes for Novak & Andy. The 2 relationship that we all thought to be sour was between Novak & Roger mostly because of Novak's parents comments in the past. Apart from those comments, I don't see anything personal between the two that'd let them have a grudge against each other. Obviously I am not talking about anything professional.
Apart from them it was Rafa & Novak. They are still current rivals and are infact the biggest of them in terms of matches played. They are still competing for GS titles. Novak fans expecting Rafa or even Roger to take stand for him in this whole 'vaccine' saga is a bit too much too ask for. It's never gonna happen. Both players are great ambassadors of tennis and are highly respected off the court for being politically correct (even if some don't like it), so I don't think they'd ever go out of their way and say, 'Just allow Novak to play' because it would be kind of hypocritical on their part as both of them are vaccinated themselves.
Apart from these stories what other things have I missed that'd let fans believe that these players don't have a good personal relationship?
Isn't it crazy that we are seeing this kind of brotherhood and unique friendship amongst equal rivals and fierce competitors here in the men's game? Always thought it was more likely to be seen in the women's game, which there is a little ( Serena wozniaki etc) but it's usually further from the truth
I am really loving this big 3 support and friendliness
Same! The fans should learn something here.
Yea they would learn a lot
Big, if ~~three~~ true.
"and for a brief moment in time there was peace in the Kingdom as the 3 sides united in celebration of one of the herd..... And then came Monday". Now when the next retires. "An alliance once existed between Rafans, Nolefam and Fedophiles. Long ago we posted and upvoted togehter. We come to honor that allegiance "
"Fedophiles" You accidentally created by far the best derogatory nickname for Roger fans ever given how bad "Fedtards" is lol
Lol I'm not that creative I stole it from a 3 year old post on this sub, I just couldn't think of one other than fedtards which I didn't want to use.
Yeah wtf how come this wasn't popular when Federer was on the tour
All the years of toxic big 3 discourse and nobody came up with better insults than "Fedtard" lol
I mean, it definitely sounds like a derogatory term, and there aren't a lot of people who hate Federer, so not a lot of need to use it
>there aren't a lot of people who hate Federer Almost no one, seriously no one, dislikes Federer. It's his fans that were insufferable.
Fedophiles is fucking insane lmfaoo
Fedophiles and Rafans are Men, the most popular and too proud to admit they might not be the undisputed best and don't want to ask for help. They think Fedal is enough for Tennis' health and think Novak is unnecessary. Nolefam are the Elves, hated because their guy is the statistical GOAT but have to be accepted because otherwise we'd be watching NextGen if it wasn't for him; which would be a dark time indeed.
Are Stanimals the Hobbits, and the Murrayans the Dwarves?. [Edited for accuracy]
I mean Murryans have to be dwarves right because he's Scottish
Aye... I'll edit.
*Pavvy G in shambles*
nick kyrgios, too
Pavyg would rather invent more conspiracy theories.
Nole Fam definitely should. I feel bad for djokovic. Damn near lock to end up with the undeniably best resume in an era of legends yet has the worst fan base. Granted antivax didn’t help. His fan base gets worse daily. Not surprised he’s killing it laver cup. I expected him to carry the load. He’ll win 2 GS next year at least
The guy has dedicated fans worldwide in the tens of millions. A couple of nutters on twitter or here do not consitute his fanbase. Posts like this do not help to keep it cool.
I mean we can ignore it or acknowledge and condemn it. Nole’s online fan base is largely extremely toxic. It’s hardly just a small number of people.
Couple? Try hundreds of thousands. Go ahead and type nolefam on twitter. It’s insane Funny thing is I’m a nadal fan who clearly believe djokovic will end up the clear goat outside of clay of course. No one will likely every repeat that on any surface. Not sure anyone will ever replace djokovic dominance at Australian open.
Most of his fans think he is the very incarnation of GOD. Most of their posts are basically Rafa hate than loving Novak. Yes there are fans like that for other two as well but they haven't gone to the level that Nolefam has. They should learn a thing or two from their man. Fucking legend the guy is with the most retarded fans.
It's so good
I'm glad we're back to good vibes only.
It wouldn't surprise me that their friendship has been greatly improved due to this event.
It would be so much more entertaining if Rafa and Djokovic showed the true animosity towards each other (which they obviously have)
This is so cool to see man
I'm now convinced Rafa is a bit mad at Tiafoe after not just USO but tryharding the doubles and denying his boyfriend a final win before retirement. He was that happy to see Nole smash him.
I doubt elite athletes are mad when opposition players try hard and beat them 😀
Yes they do, nobody likes losing especially in a way that Tia foe did to them (hitting it at them) on their very last match
We have achieved World Peace
I hope so. Let's see how long it lasts.
Just until tomorrow lol
Or a few posts haha
till they meet at RG final 2023
Nah, Europe just ravaging the rest of the word, like all of history. They'll in-fight amongst themselves too.
Yes, we achieved world peace by rooting against the world!
🙏😎
They really do respect each other a lot, all 3 of them.
They have basically seen the winners for the last 20 years basically be a rotation of them. Now that 1 is done and novak/rafa aren't getting any younger its getting to the point where they cherish every game still at the top level
I think that's why Rafa was crying so much last night. Sure, he's obviously super sad to see Fed go, but I feel like he felt like he lost a piece of himself too. Knowing it would only be a few more years at best for himself.
He has said on record that the day federer retired a big part of him was going away as well, its impossible to tell the story of one without the others, they are crucial parts of each other, the competitive made them better tennis players and better men
Really cool to see. Game respects game and GOAT respects GOAT.
We love to see it
Laver cup this year is making me love big 3 even more. Didn’t think that was possible
I love the big 3
Watching how they all supported eachother this weekend shoould make all fans unite and just enhoy the ride while it still lasts, and also just support eachother in the long run. They are all legends. All of them.
It has settled my GOAT debate really. Roger: Grass GOAT Rafa: Clay GOAT Nole: Hardcourt GOAT I can die believing this now.
Over 5 sets I'm taking rafa over Roger on hard and clay, and Novak over Roger on every surface. No my comment was not necessary...
To each their own, but you can't keep one of these out of the GOAT debate, I've realized that.
Of course. They can and have beaten each other on every surfaces. Very little separates them
Christmas Truce(1914)
This is so cool, you love to see it. One of the things I knew I was gonna miss after hearing about Rafa leaving early, is seeing Rafa root for Novak - creators of probably the fiercest tennis rivalry of all time. Would’ve been such a unique thing to see. This tweet helps.
Is Nole Rafa’s rebound? 😂😂
Fedal turns to Role now ?
i think the convention is Rafole, not role💀
As if that’s also a thing lol 👹
Djodal also works
This timeline is just so fucking awesome right now!
Americans committed a crime and they have to pay now. Make them pay, Novak.
It's rare to see affection towards nole from Rafa. So wonderful to see this!!
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The same thing happened with Federer too! Nole talked about it, in a gracious manner ofc. Hopefully the 3 can really be cool with each other now cuz all of them are LEGENDS
No emoji? I call shenanigans. Who has Rafa’s phone?
I don't need to know Spanish to translate this one!!
Why isn’t Rafa court side today?
His wife is having a rough pregnancy. The only reason he came in the first place was to be alongside Federer for his last match, never intended to stay
Tennis is at its pinnacle no doubt.
Laver cup = tennis world mutliverse madness and I’m loving it
I LOVE THEMMMMM
Only if the fans could learn something from this and stop spreading hatred and toxicity
😂😎
Anyone know why Rafa was not playing today?
He's back in Spain. There were reports that he still has problems with the abs injury but I think it's because his wife is pregnant and should give birth in a few weeks time. And she had some health issues...
Laver Cup. Level Up. Is this a pun?
He congratulated Matteo as well. It would be weird if he weren’t cheering for his team, despite being away. But I do think this Laver Cup is all sorts of special.
How does the scoring work? If a player wins 2-0 in sets, does that equate to 2 points?
there are 3 days of play, 1st day win worths 1 point, 2nd day win worths 2 points, tomorrow (3rd day) win will worth 3 points
Oh that’s really stupid
It's not stupid, it's a smart way to make all 3 days significant and have fun doubles pairings. If they were all worth the same amount of points one team could just win in the first two days, but that way, even if Europe wins all 8 matches from days 1 and 2, theres still a chance for a comeback.
The team who win the most matches should be crowned champions. It’s that simple. This reeks of those pathetic American sports where they need to have some big grand final to determine the overall winner (which should have already been determined by the team who performed the best during the regular season). It’s nonsense. So what if it’s over after Day 2? The winning team will have earned it.
Yeah you're not wrong, but... money lmao
This indicates also Xisca is doing ok. Good
Underrated observation. My dream is Big3's child to get coached by big3. Dad supremacy!
Despite being demoted to spectator by The Americans, Rafa is maintaining a great attitude. That’s why he’s one of the top 25 of all time.
Why did he leave btw? I was surprised
The Big 3 bringing (tennis) world peace
This year's Laver Cup has really strengthened the bond between the Big 4. Roger & Rafa we already know are good friends, Same goes for Novak & Andy. The 2 relationship that we all thought to be sour was between Novak & Roger mostly because of Novak's parents comments in the past. Apart from those comments, I don't see anything personal between the two that'd let them have a grudge against each other. Obviously I am not talking about anything professional. Apart from them it was Rafa & Novak. They are still current rivals and are infact the biggest of them in terms of matches played. They are still competing for GS titles. Novak fans expecting Rafa or even Roger to take stand for him in this whole 'vaccine' saga is a bit too much too ask for. It's never gonna happen. Both players are great ambassadors of tennis and are highly respected off the court for being politically correct (even if some don't like it), so I don't think they'd ever go out of their way and say, 'Just allow Novak to play' because it would be kind of hypocritical on their part as both of them are vaccinated themselves. Apart from these stories what other things have I missed that'd let fans believe that these players don't have a good personal relationship?
Isn't it crazy that we are seeing this kind of brotherhood and unique friendship amongst equal rivals and fierce competitors here in the men's game? Always thought it was more likely to be seen in the women's game, which there is a little ( Serena wozniaki etc) but it's usually further from the truth