Federer unsure about French Open

Nampa/AFP Tennis star Roger Federer, who is just two months shy of his 40th birthday and is due to play Italy's Matteo Berrettini in today’s fourth round, said he isn’t sure whether he will compete in the French Open."I have to decide whether or not to continue playing. Is it too risky to keep putting pressure on the knee? Is it a good time to rest?"The 20-time Grand Slam title winner, who underwent two knee surgeries in 2020 and is playing only his third tournament since last year's Australian Open, has always said Wimbledon is his priority this year.He is chasing a ninth title at Wimbledon which starts on 28 June. He is also scheduled to play the warm-up grass court tournament in Halle beginning on 14 June, the day after the French Open ends."Every match I have to reassess the situation and see the next morning in what state I wake up and how my knee is doing," Federer added after being on court for three hours and 35 minutes."It may be even more true after a match as long as the one tonight."Saturday's match, which spilled over into Sunday, was played in an eerily-empty Court Philippe-Chatrier devoid of fans due to a government-imposed Covid-19 curfew.

Federer unsure about French Open

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Namibian Sun 2026-09-29

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Federer unsure about French Open

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