Scott Clarke/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Roger Federer has decided he will not play in the upcoming French Open starting on May 22.
In a letter to his fans on his website, Federer said “I feel it’s best to skip the clay court season this year and prepare for the grass and hard court seasons.”
Unfortunately, I won’t be playing @rolandgarros this year. I’ll miss my fans in France, but appreciate your support https://t.co/vRcb4SvQga
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 15, 2017
It has been a good bounce back year for Federer, who won the Australian Open after being sidelined from all major tournaments in 2016 due to injury.
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