"I have only a different way of seeing it, but I will not discuss it with you"
Spanish is much more adult and has a strong self-concept, "which I think is great," said
"A strike is a dangerous word to use"
Roger Federer said his relationship with Spanish Rafael Nadal is still good, despite statements he made on this Sunday, which indicated that the former world number one was not very fond of criticizing the Circuit and held a comfortable position and different from most players. "Things are good between us. I do not hold any grudges. They have not changed at all the terms of our relationship," said Federer, who said it is normal that are not always "agree on everything."
The Swiss said that Spanish is much more adult and has a strong sense of self, "which I think is great," he said, and said they need people like him in the council of players and always "been nice work with him. " On the meeting between the players in Melbourne on Saturday, Federer said he understands and supports "the opinion of the players." "I have only a different way of seeing it, but I will not discuss it with you in the press room because unfortunately sometimes creates negative stories," he added. "That does not mean you support the players. The first thing I think is on the players. Usually when I make decisions I think first in the lower ranked players and I expect them to know. Otherwise I would not be sitting on the Board trying to do the best for the majority, "he said.
When questioned about the possibility that some time has been shuffled by the players go on strike, Federer said, "is a dangerous word to use," adding that "I always say that you should try to avoid it in as we can. " "I think it would be best for all of us, for you, the fans, players and tournaments. It is not good for anyone really. We have seen what has happened in the U.S. with other sports. If you can not help, I will support the rest of the players. But just think we need to think about how we do, if we do, and if we can do how to get results, "continued the player, who was convinced" to reach a good solution in the near future " .