Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has initiated a war of words against Scooby-Doo. Representatives for the cartoon character have yet to respond.
Federer was responding to media questions about the International Premier Tennis League, focusing on the intensity of the competition and where it ranks in terms of importance from the standpoint of an exhibition vs. ATP matches, according to 10sball.com.
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"The question is what is an exhibition? There is a kids' day exhibition in Australia Nickelodeon style, obviously where you hit and giggle with Scooby Doo, you know," said Federer when asked whether he considered the IPTL in the exhibition category. "This is not Scooby Doo, so clearly we are playing serious tennis.
"You have 15,000 people who are serious about tennis, so it is a question of who is in the crowd. Is the crowd filled with 10-year-olds because it's the kids' day or is it because people want to see great tennis and support the Indian Aces and the UAE Royals? Depends on how you see it, to me it is serious tennis with the fun aspect of playing for your team."
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The IPTL features teams of players who compete against teams of other players in a series of one-set matches (rather than the traditional best-of-three in regular ATP events). That aspect of the league most likely led to the question.
The competition among teams includes men and women's singles, doubles and legends matches over the course of three weeks in Asia.
"It's played with great spirit and fair play," Federer added. "And seeing the legends play in the team, it is phenomenal to see them. I would like to give them a shout out for playing so well because I think it is really hard for them to do what they are doing. Personally, I love it, so call it an exhibition or not, I don't know what it is but it is a fun concept and that's why I am back here again."
Then again, did anyone expect the 34-year-old Federer to give a different answer? Sorry, Scooby.
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