Swiss ace Roger Federer on Sunday announced his withdrawal from the French Open despite reaching the fourth round while saying that he is opting to focus on winning the Wimbledon title.

Tennis: Roger Federer withdraws from French Open

The Swiss will be absent from the clay-court major, which starts on May 28, for the second year running after missing last year's edition through injury

Federer pulls out of French Open

The 18-time grand slam champion said after beating John Isner in an exhibition match

Roger Federer intends to play French Open

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Tennis: Roger Federer withdraws from French Open

Federer pulls out of French Open

Roger Federer intends to play French Open