Federer backing Nadal while taking a shot at Nole. I do find his comments quite uncalled for and utterly disrespectful but nothing new from Federer. I can see why though he'd back Nadal and tip him as the favourite over Nole. He's unable to stand the fact that Nole is beating Nadal on clay while all this time he couldn't it. And if Noel goes on to beat Nadal at RG then perhaps that would make Federer look even weaker on clay. The intention behind what he says is pretty clear to me. Some things never change, really. We haven't seen a truly gracious champion in a long time now. Andy's right up there but he's not yet as successful but hopefully that will change soon.
"Three weeks ago he couldn't play tennis anymore. When he was injured, oh, my God, you know. Things are looking so terrible. Now everything is great," said the Swiss. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/french-open-2014/top-stories/Nadal-favourite-for-Federer-not-Djokovic/articleshow/35608339.cms