Roger Federer on Sunday pulled out of the continuing French Open. The determination of the Swiss legend comes a day after he accomplished a gruelling victory towards Germany’s Dominik Koepfer 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4), 7-5.
“The Roland-Garros tournament organisers have learned that Roger Federer has withdrawn from the fourth round of the tournament,” stated an announcement from the organisers.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner contested for nearly three hours and 35 minutes and was scheduled to tackle ninth seeded Matteo Berrettini within the fourth spherical.
Federer launched an announcement behind the choice and stated he was thrilled to at the very least take part in three matches earlier than calling it quits.
“After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation it’s important that I listen to my body and make sure I don’t push myself too quickly on my road to recovery,” the assertion learn.
“I am thrilled to have gotten 3 matches under my belt. There is no greater feeling than being back on court,” it added.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) June 6, 2021
“I don’t know if I am going to play,” Federer had stated after Saturday evening’s win.
“I have to decide whether or not to continue playing. Is it too risky to keep putting pressure on the knee? Is it a good time to rest?”
Federer had earlier acknowledged that his fundamental focusing is on Wimbledon, which can happen subsequent month. Federer has gained a document eight males’s singles titles.
