Nadal blasts Federer for lack of suppor

Rafael Nadal has levelled criticism at long-time rival Roger Federer by claiming the Swiss is leaving it to his rivals to question the tennis authorities about the strains of life on tour.

"I disagree with him. His (position) is easy: do not say anything, all positive, I am a 'gentleman', others get burned. He finishes his career as fresh as a daisy because he is physically privileged, but neither (Andy) Murray nor (Novak) Djokovic and I are fresh as a daisy," said Nadal.