Roger Federer pulls out of French Open with Wimbledon in thoughts

Roger Federer, who’s concentrating on a document twenty first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon later this month, determined to tug out of the continued French Open on Sunday.
“After discussions with my team, I’ve decided I will need to pull out of the French Open today,” the 20-time Grand Slam winner mentioned in a press release.
“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. I am thrilled to have gotten 3 matches under my belt. There is no greater feeling than being back on court. See everyone soon!”

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— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) June 6, 2021
Federer, who has hardly performed within the final 17 months due to a knee harm, suffered bodily in his gruelling 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 7-5 win over Germany’s Dominik Koepfer on Saturday.
The 39-year-old was set to face Italy’s Matteo Berrettini within the fourth spherical.
He had earlier mentioned that he was pondering whether or not to take part within the second week of the claycourt Grand Slam as his season purpose was Wimbledon, beginning on June 28. “We go through these matches… we analyse them highly and look at what’s next and we’ll do the same tonight and tomorrow,” he mentioned.
“The Roland Garros tournament is sorry about the withdrawal of Roger Federer, who put up an incredible fight last night,” match director Guy Forget mentioned in a press release.
“We were all delighted to see Roger back in Paris, where he played three high-level matches. We wish him all the best for the rest of the season.”