“No problem if there are gay players.” – Schwartzman like Djokovic, Federer, and Murray

Diego Schwartzman is currently quarantining in Melbourne ahead of his Australian Open campaign with his stunning girlfriend, Eugenia de Martino.

During a recent interview with La Nacion, Diego talked about various topics in tennis, also stressing the fact that he was often discriminated against in the past for his height. Then the world no.9 discussed his views about gay tennis players. He clearly said that there would be absolutely no issues for him and his colleagues in the locker rooms. Diego commented:

“There are also sports in which they begin to wonder if there are gay players or not, and the truth is that it is not understood. And if there is a gay player in the locker room, what happens? Nothing happens!”

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray had a very similar position on this issue. Federer clearly said that there would not be a problem for him to say:

“I don’t think it’s a problem to be honest. We are relaxed and don’t play team sport and mix a lot, not with the girls, but with the guys and we’re very open.”

Djokovic also stated that he would have no problems at all with gay players. The Serbian legend also stated that he believes that everyone should have freedom to choose their own sexual orientation. Nole once commented:

“I wouldn’t have anything against that, absolutely. It’s everybody’s right to have sexual orientation as they desire, any kind of direction in life they desire. I respect it. I don’t see people differently if they come out like that. I actually see that as a really courageous move.”

Andy Murray has always been a staunch defender of minorities and women’s rights. The former world no.1 used to be coached by Amelie Mauresmo, who is openly homosexual and had no problems coming out. Andy commented:

“I don’t see why anyone has a problem with two people who love each other getting married. You know, if it’s two men, two women, that’s great. I don’t see why it should matter.”

Diego Sebastian Schwartzman in 2021

Now ranked no.9, Schwartzman played his last match on the 20^th of November 2020 when he surrendered to Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-3 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

Novak Djokovic in 2021

Ranked world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 21^st of November 2020 when he surrendered to Dominic Thiem 7-5 6-7(10) 7-6(5) in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

Diego Sebastian Schwartzman and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 6 times. Their current record is 6-0 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 in the round robin in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2020.

In the video below you can watch the highlights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGqEZP1lhk

Roger Federer in 2021

Now the world no.5, the Swiss played his last match on the 30^th of January 2020 when he lost to Novak Djokovic 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).

Andy Murray in 2021

Now ranked no.123, Murray played his last match on the 13^th of October 2020 when he surrendered to Fernando Verdasco 6-4 6-4 in the 1^st round in Cologne (draw).

Roger Federer and Andy Murray played each other 25 times. The head to head is 14-11 for Federer. Previously, the last time they played each other, Roger Federer won 6-4 7-6⁶ in the semifinal in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) in August 2015.