Roger Federer reportedly set to miss Tokyo Olympics after disappointment at Wimbledon 2021

Roger Federer is arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time. However, after his quarter-final loss at Wimbledon, it looks like age is catching up with the Swiss star.

With the Tokyo Olympics in two weeks, the 39-year-old’s participation in the Olympics for the fifth time seems unlikely.

Roger Federer reportedly set to miss Tokyo Olympics

Although Federer is an eight-time Wimbledon champion, he looked far from his dominant self this year at Wimbledon. While the Swiss star lost in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz, the most shocking part was the last set, where Federer received a rare bagel.

While the 39-year-old is not getting any younger, the tour continues to be more demanding on the players. After suffering a life-changing loss in his most successful Grand Slam, Federer looks most likely to miss the Tokyo Olympics.

Although Federer missed the Rio 2016 Olympics with a knee injury, the reasons for his absence could be different. While exhaustion could play a role, the increasingly stringent restrictions in Japan could play an equally important role in his decision.

While the Swiss star has set an example for the new generation of players on the tour, former tennis player Chris Evert believes he needs to work harder if he continues to compete.

It mentionned, “If he wants to come back he has to work harder than he has ever done before and he has to realize that there are a lot of young guys coming up who are dangerous… It’s going to be more and more. harder. If he wants to play, he will have to face more losses.

Who are the other players who missed the Olympics?

If Federer ultimately decides not to attend Tokyo, he will join a roster of famous stars doing the same. This list includes Rafael Nadal, 13 times Roland Garros champion, Dominic Thiem and his Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka. Additionally, Serena Williams and Simona Halep will also not be competing in Tokyo later this month.

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Although Federer did not win a gold medal in the singles category at the Olympics, it looks like he will miss it for the second time in a row.

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