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Tennis: Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

Tennis: Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

Roger Federer

Tennis star Roger Federer announcedthat he will not be participating inthe Tokyo Olympics after suffering a knee injury during the grasscourt season.

The former world no-1 was knocked by Poland's Hubert Hurkaczin the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in straight sets.

Federer is not the first tennis star to back out from the mega event.Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Serena Williams, Stan Wawrinka,Simona Halepand Nick Kyrgioshave alsowithdrawn from the Olympics which starts on July 23.

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Roger Federer said: “During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my kneeand have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.”

“I am greatly disappointed, as it has been an honour and highlight of my career each time I have represented Switzerland.”

“I have already begun rehabilitation in the hopes of returning to the tour later this summer. I wish the entire Swiss team the best of luck and I will be rooting hard from afar. As always, Hopp Schwiz,” he added.

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