Roger Federer withdrew from the ongoing Roland Garros ahead of his fourth-round match against Matteo Berrettini.
“After discussions with my team, I’ve decided I will need to pull out of Roland Garros today,” Federer wrote on Twitter. “After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation, it’s important that I listen to my body and make sure I don’t push myself too quickly on my road to recovery. I am thrilled to have gotten three matches under my belt. There is no greater feeling than being back on court.”
The 2009 champion battled through a tough four-setter against Dominik Koepfer in the third round, which ended in the early hours of Sunday morning.
“The Roland Garros tournament is sorry about the withdrawal of Roger Federer, who put up an incredible fight last night,” Tournament Director Guy Forget said. “We were all delighted to see Roger back in Paris, where he played three high-level matches. We wish him all the best for the rest of the season.”
Berrettini advances to his second Grand Slam quarter-final. The Italian will next play World No. 1 Novak Djokovic or #NextGenATP Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
Federer is next scheduled to compete at the NOVENTI Open, beginning 14 June. The Swiss has won the grass-court ATP 500 tournament in Halle, Germany, 10 times. He will also compete at The Championships, where he will seek a ninth Wimbledon title.
