Roger Federer’s quest to win his first Olympic gold medal has been stretched a little as he has withdrawn to contest from Olympic 2020 to be held in Tokyo.
Roger Federer, the 39-year-old tennis star, will not compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Federer confirmed that he is withdrawing from the tournament in a Twitter post on Tuesday afternoon.
Why won’t he play? Federer wrote that he had a setback in his surgically repaired right knee.
His full statement stays
During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games. I am greatly disappointed, as it has been an honor 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!