India, June 13 -- For the first time in his illustrious career, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic probably laid bare his emotions as he opened up about not being as loved as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. For the majority of his career, the Serbian has been involved in an intense rivalry with the two. The trio formed the 'Big Three' of tennis as they dominated Grand Slam after Grand Slam without letting anyone else enter the radar.

Despite winning 24 Grand Slams and having a positive head-to-head record against both Federer and Nadal, the 38-year-old has had to battle hostile crowds. The Serbian has now admitted to not being admired as much as his two great rivals.

Djokovic (24) has more Grand Slams than both Nadal (22) and Fede...