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Roger Federer ‘Regrettably’ Withdraws From Rogers Cup

By Harry Floyd

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Roger Federer of Switzerland thanks the crowd after losing his Men's Singles Quarter-Finals match against Kevin Anderson of South Africa on day nine of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 11, 2018 in London, England. Anderson won the match 6-2, 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 11-13 in 4hr 13min. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Roger Federer of Switzerland thanks the crowd after losing his Men's Singles Quarter-Finals match against Kevin Anderson of South Africa on day nine of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 11, 2018 in London, England. Anderson won the match 6-2, 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 11-13 in 4hr 13min. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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Roger Federer has withdrawn from the upcoming Rogers Cup due to concern over his schedule moving forward. He is a two-time winner at the event.

Roger Federer announces his withdrawal from this year’s Rogers Cup. The Swiss superstar is a former two-time champion at the event. The other remaining ATP Top 10 singles players are expected to be in action at the Masters 1000 tournament.

At the 2018 Wimbledon Championships this year, Federer saw himself ousted during the quarterfinals by South African tennis veteran Kevin Anderson. His opponent would become the eventual runner-up, losing to Serbian great Novak Djokovic in the finals.

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Looking at Federer’s decision to withdraw from the Rogers Cup, it doesn’t seem to be too much to worry about. As he will turn 37-years-old in the coming days, Federer is extremely conscious of his scheduling on the ATP World Tour. The tennis superstar has strategically planned his tours in recent years and it is paying off. Last year, he won titles at both the Australian Open and at Wimbledon. This year, Federer kicked off his year defending his win at Melbourne Park. The world number two has three ATP singles titles, including the Grand Slam win, and remains one of the top contenders in the sport. Age is just a number for Federer, but it is one that he is highly cognizant of. His withdrawal from the Rogers Cup ought to set him up for a strong 2018 finish.

"“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.” – Roger Federer withdraws from the 2018 Rogers Cup"

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Roger Federer remains one of the best in the sport. While he will be missed at the Rogers Cup, he is expected to play in Cincinnati. Check back for updates on the Swiss great’s progress throughout the remainder of the 2018 ATP World Tour.

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