'INDEED A SUBTLE DIG'

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Nadal’s subtle Federer dig

Spain’s Rafael Nadal gave a nod to Roger Federer’s star treatment at the Australian Open, cheekily hinting that the Swiss player had the upper hand because he had only been playing at night.

Federer has had three consecutive night matches during a week in which temperatures during the day regularly soared over 40 degrees.

Speaking to Fox Sports, Nadal suggested that players with more media pull got to play at night, meaning they could avoid battling the heat.

“There is television, there is tickets to sell, there is players that achieve more than others,” Nadal said.

“That’s why some players play in prime time and other ones don’t play in prime time.”

Retired star Andy Roddick defended Federer on Twitter, pointing out Grand Slams were “a business” in need of eyeballs for ads and sponsors.

Indeed Rafa Nadal is very correct in his statement, Roger does in fact get favoured. Let's face it, a 4 hour match in 40 degrees during the day is a little different than a 4 hour match at night in the cool of the evening.

Roger says he is more than happy to play during the day however television sponsors don't want that, obviously.

Tennis is indeed a 'business' first now days, as a sport it is second......