Tennis fans didn't take kindly to Dominic Thiem being misquoted regarding his comments on Roger Federer.In a recent interview, Thiem paid a tribute to Federer and spoke about the enormous influence he has had on tennis. While talking about whether Federer could be considered the GOAT in terms of the impact he has had on the sport, Thiem said every tennis player and fan should be grateful to the Swiss maestro for all he has done for the sport."No matter how much the others win, Rafa, Novak or someone in the future, Roger will always be the one who influenced tennis the most," he said."I think he influenced every sport, because of his character, his special aura. I think he took tennis to another level and everyone benefited from that. We all have to be very grateful to him," he added.While Dominic Thiem did say that the Grand Slam count would eventually settle the GOAT debate, he did not phrase it as a snub to Federer at all.However, a social media post removed the context of his words and made it look like he was ruling the 20-time Grand Slam champion out of the GOAT debate."Dominic Thiem rules Roger Federer OUT of the GOAT debate," a tweet read.Eurosport@eurosportDominic Thiem rules Roger Federer 𝐎𝐔𝐓 of the GOAT debate 82051Dominic Thiem rules Roger Federer 𝐎𝐔𝐓 of the GOAT debate ❌ https://t.co/vu6jz1JZe1Tennis fans did not take kindly to Dominic Thiem's words being twisted for a negative narrative. They took to social media to share their displeasure at how his comments on Federer were misrepresented by the media.One fan said that it was a classic example of misquoting someone and inferring meaning where there wasn't any."Thiem never mentioned Federer, but @eurosport twists or infers meaning. Glad sports journalism keeps raising the bar of accurate reporting," a fan expressed.ManyFoldMusings@samthomas_van@eurosport Classic example of spinning the truth, or misquoting someone! Thiem never mentioned Federer, but @eurosport twists or infers meaning. Glad sports journalism keeps raising the bar of accurate reporting27@eurosport Classic example of spinning the truth, or misquoting someone! Thiem never mentioned Federer, but @eurosport twists or infers meaning. Glad sports journalism keeps raising the bar of accurate reportingAnother fan called out how the tweet left out all the praise Thiem had heaped on Federer."Aren’t you leaving out a lot? He also said some amazing things about Roger," another tweet read.Professor Nez@professornez@eurosport Aren’t you leaving out a lot? He also said some amazing things about Roger@eurosport Aren’t you leaving out a lot? He also said some amazing things about RogerHere are a few more fan reactions:𝘿𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧🩸@DrCoverDrive@eurosport Being GOAT doesn’t only mean that one should be good at playing tennis. But How much influence he’s having on the sport, how much a crowd puller one is, how he’s doing off the court. That kids knows nothing16@eurosport Being GOAT doesn’t only mean that one should be good at playing tennis. But How much influence he’s having on the sport, how much a crowd puller one is, how he’s doing off the court. That kids knows nothingRobson Lin 🧢🫰🏼@boundbyjourney@eurosport One needs to define what GOAT means. Everyone has their own take. What does accomplishment and success mean in sports? Stats? Inspire? Elevate the sport? Etc22@eurosport One needs to define what GOAT means. Everyone has their own take. What does accomplishment and success mean in sports? Stats? Inspire? Elevate the sport? EtcGreg@Greg49029774@eurosport Grand slams are a major factor yes, but are all stats related. Like any sport, stats show half the picture and the other half is actually watching them play there respected sports, and federer for me played the better tennis in the best way. Like messi does in football.2@eurosport Grand slams are a major factor yes, but are all stats related. Like any sport, stats show half the picture and the other half is actually watching them play there respected sports, and federer for me played the better tennis in the best way. Like messi does in football.João Nuno@jngf7@eurosport This GOAT talk man... In NBA media too (MJ vs LeBron is sickening). I'm tired of this farmers. I'm a Fed fan but that is not even the point. This constant media pushed talk is devaluing everyone else bc there can only be one GOAT. It's like God worshiping and too simplistic.1@eurosport This GOAT talk man... In NBA media too (MJ vs LeBron is sickening). I'm tired of this farmers. I'm a Fed fan but that is not even the point. This constant media pushed talk is devaluing everyone else bc there can only be one GOAT. It's like God worshiping and too simplistic.Ivan@Ivan_UNITE@eurosport Dominic Thiem's lone grandslam has such a massive asterisk on it @eurosport Dominic Thiem's lone grandslam has such a massive asterisk on it 😅BiLateral@Bi08101657@eurosport GOAT = Greatness, not trophies! Guess Dom has resigned to d fact that he's a has been? Why the need to start injecting himself into this?3@eurosport GOAT = Greatness, not trophies! Guess Dom has resigned to d fact that he's a has been? Why the need to start injecting himself into this?عُمر@leedaehoon_3@eurosport , he wants to get attention.@eurosport 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂, he wants to get attention.Jamie.Going@Jayg147@eurosport Dominic who?He played the game like no other with grace and skill entertaining fans for decades 1@eurosport Dominic who?He played the game like no other with grace and skill entertaining fans for decades 🙏 https://t.co/ByHrAJ8fUSDominic Thiem loses to Borna Cocric, ends Austria's 2023 Davis Cup challengeDominic Thiem pictured at the Nitto ATP Finals.Borna Coric defeated Dominic Thiem 7-6(3), 6-2 in an hour and 45 minutes in the Davis Cup Qualifiers to oust Austria from the tournament.Thiem was utterly disappointed with the straight-sets loss and stated that the idea of having let his team down was very upsetting.“It’s a huge disappointment,” admitted Thiem. “Obviously my match today, but also the fact that I couldn’t help to give my team, my country a point. We lost 1-3, I lost two points out of that, so it’s not a good weekend for me, so the disappointment is big right now.”Despite his victory, Coric was very complimentary when speaking about Thiem and said that he was sure of the Austrian making his return to the ATP top 10.