TENNIS
Roger Federer withdraws from French Open with Wimbledon in mind
06 June 2021 - 18:32
Paris — Former world No 1 Roger Federer, who is targeting a record 21st grand slam title at Wimbledon, withdrew from the French Open on Sunday, a day after winning a tough third-round match, opting to save himself for the grass-court season.
“After discussions with my team, I decided that I should withdraw from the French Open today,” Federer said in a statement released by the French Tennis Federation. “After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it’s important that I listen to my body and not rush back into competition,” the 39-year-old Swiss added...
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