17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer's wife Mirka has reportedly landed herself at the centre of a row involving her husband and Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka.
Wawrinka and Federer are reportedly understood to have argued late on Saturday after allegations that Mirka Federer called out following her husband's opponent's serve in their ATP World Tour semifinal.
John McEnroe claims that the post-match dispute meant Federer did not get immediate treatment on his injured back, which led to him withdrawing from the season-ending final on Sunday, News.com.au reported.
Federer and Wawrinka are scheduled to lead Switzerland in the Davis Cup final against France in Lille on Friday.
Former great McEnroe said that Swiss Davis Cup captain Severin Luthi faces a juggling act to keep both men happy for the final. He also fuelled rumours of a post-match fight between Federer and Wawrinka.
He said that something went on in the locker room, there was a long talk between the players that extended well into the night, and added that the stress of that, although he couldn't confirm all of this, but a lot of this went on and he doesn't believe that helped the situation.
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There were also claims that French television had captured Wawrinka telling Federer Mirka did the same thing at Wimbledon.
Wawrinka and Federer spoke at length on court following their semifinal, but neither player would reveal what was said, the report added.