Roger Federer for more dope tests

Roger Federer believes tennis does not face a major doping problem but voiced concern here on Thursday that drug testing protocols are not being taken seriously enough in certain parts of the world.

The record 17-time Grand Slam singles champion spoke out at the ATP and WTA Miami Open, where he takes on Argentina’s Juan Martín del Potro.

Third-ranked Federer believes there should be more consistency in the hunt for dope cheats, saying he gets tested more in his homeland than anywhere else.

“Ive been in Dubai for 10 years now and been tested once. That’s not OK for me,” the Swiss said.

“I get tested more in Switzerland because the guy from Switzerland lives in my village. He comes to see me the day after my surgery,” he added.

Roger backs equal pay in tennis “I’m all for equal prize money. When I was fighting for prize money increases, especially at the Slam level, I was always very aware of the fact it would impact the women’s game,” he said.

Federer also recalled the terrorist attacks in Paris when speaking of the recent ones in Belgium and the extra stress they add for athletes.