Roger Federer, who is trying to return to the highest level after a double right knee operation in 2020, forfeited before the round of 16 at Roland Garros, the organizers announced this Sunday afternoon.
After spending three rounds in the Porte d'Auteuil tournament, the former world number 1 hesitated to play his round of 16 on Monday against Matteo Berrettini to spare himself for the rest of his season.
“After discussing with my team, I decided that I had to withdraw from the Roland-Garros tournament today (Sunday, editor's note). After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it is important that I listen to my body and that I do not go too quickly in the return to competition. I am delighted to have won three games. There is no better feeling than to be back on the pitch, ”said the Swiss, quoted by the organizers.