Legendary tennis player Roger Federer has pulled out of the 2021 edition of the Australian Open, according to a statement on the website of the tournament. Federer, a six-time Australian Open champion, will miss the year’s first grand slam for the first time in 22 years.
Beside above, is Federer playing AO 2021?
The tennis great said he is gutted about missing the Australian Open 2021 action but wanted to return at a smaller tournament where there will be less stress on him. Federer last played in the Australian Open 2020 semi-final wherein he lost to Novak Djokovic.
Then, why is Roger Federer not at Australian Open?
Roger Federer pulled out of this year’s Australian Open because his wife Mirka didn’t approve of the quarantine conditions set out for their family, according to an official from the Melbourne grand slam.
Who will Federer play next?
Who will Roger Federer play next? The player up against Federer in the Wimbledon 2021 quarter finals will be Polish 14th seed Hubert Hurkacz.
Did Roger Federer retire from tennis?
LONDON — Roger Federer will take time in the next couple of days to plan his future after losing in straight sets at Wimbledon on Wednesday in a men’s singles quarterfinal to Hubert Hurkacz, but he said he has no immediate plans to retire.
Has Roger Federer retired from tennis?
LONDON — Roger Federer will take time in the next couple of days to plan his future after losing in straight sets at Wimbledon on Wednesday in a men’s singles quarterfinal to Hubert Hurkacz, but he said he has no immediate plans to retire.
Is Nadal playing Wimbledon 2021?
Wimbledon 2021 will go ahead this year without two of the biggest names in tennis. World No. 3 Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the men’s tournament while Naomi Osaka, ranked second in the world, has opted not to play in this year’s women’s championships.