The rivalry between Novak Djokovic’s superfan, Pavvy G, and American tennis legend Andy Roddick has been a topic of much discussion on social media for years. Pavvy G has frequently criticized Roddick, accusing him of being biased against Djokovic.
This tension escalated in 2023 when Roddick’s expression of presenting Djokovic with his 24th Grand Slam title led some fans to believe he seemed displeased. Roddick himself acknowledged the backlash, humorously commenting on the intensity of criticism from Djokovic’s fans.
In the spirit of our exciting new podcast deal, we just wanted to extend a huge thank you to our biggest supporters. We couldn’t have done it without you 😊 pic.twitter.com/PlbQWo5Bdc
— Served with Andy Roddick (@Served_Podcast) December 4, 2024
Despite the ongoing feud, a surprising twist occurred recently when the official Twitter account of Andy Roddick’s podcast, Served with Andy Roddick, posted a list of their top supporters. To everyone’s surprise, Pavvy G was listed at the top. The post thanked their biggest supporters for helping them achieve success, which led Pavvy G to comment with a GIF reading “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer” and a caption expressing congratulations.
Fans reacted in shock and amusement, with many mocking Pavvy G for being featured as Roddick’s top supporter despite their long-standing rivalry. One fan even sarcastically suggested that Pavvy G should win the “ATP biggest liar award” in 2024 for his contradictory actions. The rivalry traces back to Pavvy G’s past admiration for Roddick before he became a Djokovic superfan, and even though they have exchanged harsh words, Pavvy G’s support for the podcast seemed genuine. He was even previously involved in a dispute with Roddick over a claim related to Jannik Sinner’s doping case, where he called Roddick a “coward.”
The complex relationship between the two reached another level when Roddick criticized Djokovic’s behavior regarding the announcement of his coach for the 2025 Australian Open, suggesting Djokovic was manipulating media attention to overshadow Nadal’s retirement. These comments sparked another round of criticism from Djokovic’s fans, further fueling the animosity.
Despite the animosity, Roddick has praised Djokovic’s remarkable achievements. In 2023, during the US Open, Roddick acknowledged Djokovic’s greatness, saying it’s impossible to argue against him being the best ever. This did little to quell the discontent among Djokovic’s fans, especially when Pavvy G was spotted supporting Roddick’s podcast.
Some fans were amused by Pavvy G’s appearance on the podcast’s supporters list, viewing it as an ironic turn in the feud. Others criticized him, suggesting his support was disingenuous. Pavvy G’s recognition by Djokovic was also acknowledged, as the Serbian player once thanked him and others for their unwavering loyalty. However, some fans continue to express their disdain for Pavvy G, dismissing his actions as opportunistic.
Roddick himself has spoken on the intense nature of fan bases, acknowledging the extremities of support for players like Djokovic. His team’s recent post, including Pavvy G’s name, led some to joke about the irony, with one fan humorously suggesting that Pavvy G may believe he had “finally made it.”