Overview

• Djokovic said he felt like an outsider who was never as beloved by fans as Federer and Nadal.
• He admitted that altering his behavior failed to change public perception or win over crowds.
• He attributed this to disrupting an established rivalry underpinned by fan preferences for Federer and Nadal’s cultural origins.
• Djokovic stressed he holds deep respect for both rivals and has always felt a closer rapport with Nadal.
• He credited their rivalry with refining his game and propelling him to a record 24 Grand Slam titles.