Djokovic Backs Federer in Preferential Treatment Row

Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes his entrance for his group stage match against John Isner of the U.S. on ATP Finals in London, Britain on Nov. 12, 2018. Action Images via Tony O'Brien/Reuters

LONDON—World number one Novak Djokovic leapt to the defense of great rival Roger Federer on Nov. 12, after claims that the Swiss enjoy 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.