Djokovic says no hard feelings over Federer, Nadal union snub

Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he held no animosity towards rival stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal after they snubbed his call for the formation of a new players’ association.

Nadal and Federer called for “unity, not separation” after Djokovic revealed at the weekend that he was spearheading a controversial breakaway union for professional male players.

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“I respect, of course, completely their choice that they don’t want to be involved in it at the moment,” said Djokovic after progressing to the US Open third round.

“They don’t think it’s the right time.

“That’s fine.

“That’s their opinion; I disagree with that.”