Roger Federer withdraws from the French Open in 2021: “It is important to listen to the voice of the body”

Roger Federer withdrew from the 2021 French Open on Sunday, citing health problems he recovered from knee surgery. Federer, currently ranked No. 8 in the world, defeated Dominic Copfer in the third round of Roland Garros on Saturday. On Monday, he will face No. 9 Matteo Berrettini in the fourth round.

“After discussing with my team, I decided that I need to withdraw from the French Open today,” Federer said in a statement on Sunday. “After two knee surgeries and more than a year of rehabilitation, it is important that I listen to my body and make sure that I will not force myself too quickly on the road to recovery. I am very happy to be able to participate in three games. Is there any What feels more than going back to the court.”

Federer Had knee surgery In February 2020, it was not put on hold until March this year.

Federer has won only one French Open championship in his more than 20 years of career, when he defeated Robin Soderling in the 2009 final. Later this summer, he will have a chance to win 20 Grand Slam victories at Wimbledon.

Rafael Nadal is currently tied with Federer in 20 professional Grand Slam tournaments, and he is trying to win the 14th French Open of his career and his fifth consecutive championship. Nadal faced Jannick Shinner in the fourth round.