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Swiss tennis player Roger Federer resigned from the Grand Slam tournament Roland Garros due to fears of overloading a problematic knee.
On Monday, he was to start the eight-final match against the ninth seed Matteo Berrettini from Italy, who advanced to the quarterfinals without a fight.
“After talking to members of my team, I decided to withdraw from the tournament. After two knee surgeries and rehabilitation, it is important that I listen to my body. I do not want to rush anything on the way to complete recovery.
I’m excited to make it to the round of 16 in Paris and win three games in a row. There’s nothing nicer than being on the court again in a competition carousel, “ AFP quoted the words of a 20-time Grand Slam champion, who now wants to prepare well for the prestigious Wimbledon.
Federer’s resignation from Roland Garros saddened tournament director Guy Forget. “We are sorry that Roger decided not to continue in the tournament. In the 3rd round of the singles match, which ended on Sunday at one hour, he gave an incredibly combative performance. We were all excited to return to Paris. He played three high-level duels. “We wish him only the best for the rest of the season,” Forget said.
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