Roger Federer declines - No ATP Cup for Switzerland!
This comes as a surprise: Roger Federer will not participate in the ATP Cup in early 2020 in Australia. As a result, Switzerland is losing its place at the first edition of the new team competition.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Oct 30, 2019, 02:55 pm
The tournament schedule of Roger Federer - he is getting thinner and thinner. Understandable, because the 38-year-old Swiss wants to divide his forces so that he can still play for the big title. Following his tournament win in Basel last Sunday, Federer canceled his start at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris-Bercy, due to the preparation for the ATP final in London.
On Wednesday, however, the 20-time major winner created new facts - and they affect not only himself, but also the Swiss team. Federer retired for the ATP Cup in early 2020. There, the eligibility is based on the placement of the best player in a country in the ATP world ranking list. After Stan Wawrinka has waved off early, Switzerland remains after the resignation of Federer now out.
Tiley understands Federer
"I regret to withdraw my entry for the first edition of the ATP Cup with great regret," said Federer. "When I registered for the event last month, it was a really difficult decision. Because that means spending less time at home with the family and starting the season with full intensity. After discussions with my family and my team, I have now come to the conclusion that these two weeks at home will be beneficial to both my family and my tennis. "
In recent years, Federer had begun his season around the turn of the year. However, at the Hopman Cup in Perth, which is known to have no implications for the world rankings. Craig Tiley, the boss of Tennis Australia, expressed understanding of Federer's refusal. "We understand that this was a very difficult decision for Roger. He has always excelled in being a great dad while managing his career. "