Roland-Garros: Roger Federer withdraws before his round of 16
Roger Federer lifts his arms after beating in 3:35 to the German Dominik Koepfer in the third round.
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Swiss tennis player Roger Federer announced on Sunday that he was giving up playing his round of 16 of the Roland-Garros tournament scheduled for Monday against Matteo Berrettini, according to the organizers.
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Roger Federer, who is trying to return to the highest level after a double right knee operation in 2020, announced on Sunday that he was giving up playing his round of 16 at Roland Garros scheduled for Monday against Matteo Berrettini.
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After talking to my team, I decided that I had to withdraw from the Roland-Garros tournament today.
After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it is important that I listen to my body and that I do not go too quickly in the return to competition.
I am delighted to have won three games.
There is no better feeling than to be back on the pitch,
”said the Swiss, in a statement from the French Tennis Federation (FFT), which organizes the tournament.
The press release from the French Tennis Federation (FFT) confirming Roger Federer's package.
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On the night of Saturday to Sunday, Federer had fought 3.35 behind closed doors to eliminate the German Dominik Koepfer (59th) 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7 / 4), 7-5.
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The Roland-Garros tournament is sorry for the withdrawal of Roger Federer, who delivered a magnificent fight last night.
We were all delighted with his return to Paris where he played three high-level matches.
We wish him the best for the rest of the season,
”said tournament director Guy Forget in the FFT press release.
Wimbledon goal
The former world No. 1 today, 8th had hinted just after this match that he was not sure of playing this round of 16.
The prospect, in case of victory against Berrettini, would have been to play against Djokovic in the quarters, or even Nadal in the semi-finals.
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I don't know if I'm going to play,
” he said.
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I have to decide whether to continue playing or not.
Isn't it too risky to keep shooting (on the knee), isn't it a good time to rest?
“, He asked at a press conference, referring to the Halle tournament which begins on June 14 and will launch its season on grass.
Returning to competition in March, after two right knee operations in 2020, the Swiss who will celebrate his 40th birthday in August has made Wimbledon his priority objective.
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With AFP
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