Federer pledges support to ‘good friend’ Tiger

ROGER FEDERER has pledged unflinching support to embattled fellow world number one Tiger Woods and believes “the worst has passed” for the controversial golfer.

Woods last week fought back tears as he issued a full and frank apology for cheating on his wife but stopped short of announcing when he will be returning to golf.

“Tiger is a good friend of mine,” tennis number one Federer said.