Roger Federer participated in the 120th edition of Roland Garros part and decided after winning the first three games, before the round of 16 against Matteo Berrettini To step back so as not to risk a new injury and to recover 100% for the season on the grass.
We remember that before the Grand Slam in Paris, the Swiss champion had only played two tournaments in the past year and a half due to a knee injury that forced him to do a double operation and a long rehabilitation.
Federer actually took part in the ATP 250 tournaments in Doha and Geneva. In Qatar he reached the quarterfinals after winning Daniel Evans had defeated on his debut. A surprising one Nikoloz Basilashviliwho later won the tournament stopped him in Doha.
In Geneva, however, Federer lost in the round of 16 against an excellent one Pablo Andujar.
Federer is ready for the indoor tournament
Next week, Federer will finally return to his favorite surface and start again from Halle, a tournament that he has already won 10 times in his incredible career.
The Swiss has already reached Germany and was warmly welcomed by the tournament organizer, who honored him with a special cake. In an interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Federer spoke about his current conditions and expectations.
“I love to play on grass, it represents the tradition of tennis. I trained in Germany for the first time yesterday (with Kei Nishikori, Note d. Red.) And I tried not to move too much because I am still recovering from the knee problems that occurred in Paris, said the 20-time Grand Slam winner.
“I don’t know if the number one goal next week will be to win the tournament, because I haven’t played enough to get to Halle with these clear expectations. In any case, it’s about being fit and healthy Wimbledon get.
I am curious to see what else I am capable of, and the truth is, I have excellent sensations. ”Photo credit: Tennisnet.com
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