Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Get Along Just Fine

Written by: Staff on 6th July 2012

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Get Along Just Fine

epa03297750 Roger Federer of Switzerland (R) at the net with Novak Djokovic of Serbia whom he defeated in their semi final match during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 06 July 2012. EPA/GERRY PENNY |

Roger Federer says off-court relations are fine between himself and Novak Djokovic as the pair of elites head into the final weekend of Wimbledon.

The calm Swiss could only recall one such incident, at Davis Cup semi-finals in 2006, when Djokovic seemed to step out of line. “I was just upset at him calling the trainer out for no obvious reason against my buddy, Stan, in a five-setter,” said the six-time Wimbledon winner who stands 14-12 against the Serb.

“That was it. We had a quick chat about it in Madrid after that, and things are cool since a long time between me and him. I’ve always respected him.”

Until recently, the pair worked together with Federer as president and Djokovic on the board of the ATP Player council, with Federer re-elected to the body. “Have I gone out for dinner with him? No,” said the Swiss. “But I’ve had many meetings with him at the council, and then now with the Grand Slams. He’s been nice to work with.

“We’ve met on several occasions because of other things together. I have no issues with him, and I hope you believe me.”

Topics: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Sports, Tennis News, Wimbledon 2012