Benneteau has accused several tournaments of benefiting from Federer, but the world of tennis has come out in defense of Switzerland

The Latvian Ernests Gulbis (10th in the world in 2014) said that


Roger Federer
What
I was bored and it was too "bureaucratic". Some time ago, Srdjan Djokovic, Nole's father, claimed that Switzerland was
"a great champion but a little man", in reference to certain allegedly reprehensible attitudes. The words of Gulbis and the Serbian father are just some of the darts that the world's 1 exnúmero received in his marvelous career. It is almost impossible to find charges against the champion of the 20th Grand Slam. That's why he drew attention to the fact that, in recent hours, the French


Julien Benneteau
former number 25 in singles and doubles, officially retired after playing at Paris-Bercy, released a battery of critics against Federer, accusing some tournaments of favoring him and granting him benefits for commercial and economic reasons. 19659005] "He is the only one able to attract 15 000 people to Paris-Bercy, he is a legend of the sport, an icon, he organizes now the


Wash Cup
There is a series of conflicts of interest that are becoming worrying. Regarding the new Davis Cup, nothing has been said until we discuss the possible date from November to September (and the date of the Cup Wash). It is there that he woke up and opposed Piqué. He is perfectly entitled to organize an event, but doing so mid-season can hinder the work of some ATP tournaments. And nobody says anything. Nobody says anything against Federer. The Laver Cup has no sporting legitimacy and is only a financial operation, offering for example


Nick Kyrgios
$ 750,000 to play certain games, "Benneteau, 36, photographed on RCM Sport radio in Paris

Benneteau, who beat Federer in two of the eight ATP matches disputed between 2007 and 2014, he pointed to the director of


Open from Australia
who also participates in the Rod Laver Cup, the tournament organized by Team 8, the marketing company of Tony Godsick and the Swiss legend. "In this event, the organization participates Craig Tiley, who is the director of Australia, he occupies marketing and television rights, he is paid by Tony Godsick, the l & # 39; Roger's agent, what a coincidence in Australia that Federer played 12 or 13 of his last 14 night games (.) In 2018, Federer was playing the same day as Novak, Djokovic against Monfils and Roger with Struff, I have nothing against Struff, who is a good guy, but I think any director would put the Djokovic-Monfils at night, no? But no, they played at 14:30, at 42 degrees and Federer at night ", convicted Benneteau.

Not only did he sign it in Australia, but also to


Wimbledon
and


US Open
. "I understand that (Federer) enjoys preferential treatment, with everything he's done, but in some tournaments, there are big differences in the playing conditions on the central ground and on the grounds. outside, as well as at different times, "he added. the Frenchman, who retired without an individual title (he lost 10 finals) and with 12 trophies in doubles, including Roland Garros 2014 with Edouard Roger-Vbadelin.

Benneteau's strong considerations quickly cross French borders. In London, where the Masters Cup takes place.


Djokovic
current number 1, reacted to Benneteau's attack: "I understand Julien's point of view as it sometimes seems like some players are more favored in some tournaments." In a way, Federer deserves special treatment because he is six times Australian Open champion, and perhaps the best player of all time, if not, who l? ; get? People want to see him play on the central court at night, at the best time, which is 7:30 pm at the Rod Laver Arena.

American John Isner, 10th in the round, not only defended Federer, but compared him to


Tiger Woods
for the positive impact it generates in the sport: "Maybe they should benefit from an even more special treatment, because these players, the best, then allowed others to earn a lot of money , like the Tiger effect in golf.That's how we can look at someone like Roger, he is a tennis player, he deserves everything and more than he does. never had. "

Among the various reactions provoked by Benneteau's position, the director of Australia did not do it. he was silent. Tiley said: "In terms of players and attraction, it must be said that Roger Federer has one by generation (…) The fans ask to see him in the big stadiums and our viewers of course want that their matches are broadcast during rush hours, and I do not think there is a single tournament director in the world who does not consider these factors when composing his program. "

The controversy will undoubtedly continue. Even though it is highly likely that the world of tennis accompanies the pristine image of Switzerland.