Rogers cup without Roger? Yes the world no.2 has confirmed that he won’t be available for the Rogers cup which is going commence from August 10th at Montreal.
Valerie Tetreault, a spokeswoman for Tennis Canada wrote in an email to The Associated Press that Federer wanted to make sure that he is in top shape for the US Open which starts in a month’s time.
“I am disappointed that I won’t be playing in Montreal, because it’s a tournament and a city that I really enjoy and has incredible fans,” Federer said in a statement released by Tennis Canada. “I hope to be back in the future.”
Federer has won Rogers cup twice in his career in 2004 and 2006 and finished runner up last year. However, we can see the Swiss in action at Cincinnati as he needs to defend his title which he won last year and be fully fit and prepared for the last grand slam of the year
Valerie Tetreault, a spokeswoman for Tennis Canada wrote in an email to The Associated Press that Federer wanted to make sure that he is in top shape for the US Open which starts in a month’s time.
“I am disappointed that I won’t be playing in Montreal, because it’s a tournament and a city that I really enjoy and has incredible fans,” Federer said in a statement released by Tennis Canada. “I hope to be back in the future.”
Jerzy Janowicz from Poland will replace Roger Federer in the main draw.