The Swiss has chosen rest–and Cincinnati–over Rogers Cup in Toronto this season.
Roger Federer has pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Toronto. The Swiss, who was a finalist at last year’s event in Montreal, says he has elected to preserve his body this summer and will only play the Cincinnati Masters prior to the U.S. Open.
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“I’m so disappointed not to play at the Rogers Cup this summer,” said Federer in a statement. “I had a fantastic time in Montreal last year and always enjoy playing in front of the Canadian fans, but unfortunately with scheduling being the key to my longevity moving forward, I have regrettably decided to withdraw from Toronto this year. I wish the tournament every success and am sorry to miss it.”
Federer last played in Toronto in 2014 when he reached the final and fell to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The Swiss owns a 35-10 lifetime record at Rogers Cup and has won the title in Canada twice, but not since 2006.
