Roger Federer preserves himself for Wimbledon. – CHRISTOPHE SAIDI / SIPA
As we expected, the news fell via a press release from the FFT, sent at 3:25 pm this Sunday: Roger Federer has decided to forfeit the continuation of Roland-Garros. “After talking to my team, I decided that I had to withdraw from the Roland Garros tournament today. After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it is important that I listen to my body and that I do not go too quickly in the return to competition. I am delighted to have won three games. There is no better feeling than to be back on the ground, ”explained the Swiss in the press release.
Winner of Dominik Koepfer (7-6, 6-7, 7-6, 7-5) at the end of the night after a battle of more than 3:30 on Saturday night, the Swiss did not hide that he did not want to shoot on the rope. He was waiting to see how his knee would react, and apparently, he did not feel attacked for his round of 16 against Matteo Berrettini.
“The Roland-Garros tournament is sorry for the withdrawal of Roger Federer, who delivered a magnificent fight last night. We were all delighted with his return to Paris where he played three high-level matches. We wish him the best for the rest of the season, ”said Guy Forget, who could hardly say anything else. Rodcheur therefore leaves Paris after a last night match without an audience. We just hope it wasn’t his last Roland.