Paris: Roger Federer yesterday said that allowing leading players to pick and choose who umpires their matches could set a difficult precedent for tour organisers.


Switzerland's Roger Federer serves during his French Open second round tie against Spain’s Marcel Granollers yesterday. Federer won 6-2, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 Pics/AFP 

After easing past Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-2, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 in the second round of the French Open at Roland Garros, Federer was drawn into a debate that followed Rafael Nadal's admission that he had requested the removal of a respected umpire from officiating his matches.