Tennis - ATP Finals - The O2, London, Britain - November 11, 2018 Switzerland's Roger Federer looks dejected as he walks off court after losing his group stage match against Japan's Kei Nishikori Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien
LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic leapt to the defence of great rival Roger Federer on Monday after claims that the Swiss enjoys preferential treatment on Tour.
Frenchman Julien Benneteau caused a stir during an interview on French radio station RMC Sport on Sunday in which he said tournament referees were often kinder to Federer when it came to scheduling his matches.
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