‘Extremely disappointed’ Roger Federer announces Paris Masters withdrawal
He had been hinting that he won’t feature at this year’s Paris Masters, and on Monday Roger Federer made it official.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner confirmed that he won’t play in the French capital this week as he needs to “pace himself” if he is to prolong his playing career.
The announcement came less than 24 hours after he won the Swiss Basel Indoors title for a record 10th time after beating Alex de Minaur from Australia in the final.
“I am extremely disappointed to have to pull out of the Paris Masters,” Federer, who will be replaced by a lucky loser in the main draw, said.
“I have to pace myself since I want to play as long as possible on the ATP Tour.
“I am sorry for my French fans who I will see next year at Roland Garros.”
The 38-year-old is still expected to take part in the season-ending ATP Finals in London, which starts on November 11.
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @T365Official.
Latest
-
Tennis NewsRoger Federer makes a surprise appearance as Laver Cup gets underway
Casper Ruud and Matteo Berrettini gave Team Europe a lead as the Laver Cup got under way in Boston.
-
Tennis NewsExplainer – Why Emma Raducanu did not get automatic entry to Indian Wells event
Emma Raducanu has not gained automatic entry to the Indian Wells Masters event next month.
-
Tennis NewsDominic Thiem responds after media snipes from his former physio
Dominic Thiem has issued a statement after he confirmed he has split with members of his backroom staff after a challenging 2021.
-
Tennis NewsBig change in Emma Raducanu’s camp as she seeks to make key appointment
Raducanu is preparing to make big changes to the team she will be working with after confirming she is on the look-out for a new coach.
-
Tennis NewsEmma Raducanu to be given ‘homecoming’ broadcast to toast her US Open win
The Lawn Tennis Association are set to give Emma Raducanu the welcome home she deserves.
-
Tennis NewsExclusive – Assessing Novak Djokovic’s legacy with one of the game’s leading writers
Novak Djokovic has always been fighting a losing battle in a popularity contest with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
-
WTA TourEmma Raducanu could secure a place in lucrative end-of-season WTA finals
Raducanu could be on course to secure a remarkable place in the lucrative end-of-season WTA finals in Mexico.
-
Tennis NewsAndy Murray eyeing up leap in the rankings after another win in Metz
Murray is one win away from a return to the top 100 in the ATP rankings.
-
Tennis NewsEmma Raducanu confirms first sponsorship deal and plenty more will follow
The sponsorship opportunities are rolling in for…
-
Tennis News‘Winning is what sport is all about’ – Andy Murray reacts to one of his best wins of 2021
The former world number dispatched the home favourite favourite 4-6 6-3 6-2.