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Toronto: World number two Roger Federer retired from the Rogers Cup in Toronto next month as part of his strategy to lighten his schedule and conserve his energy for major events, said Monday. Federer's announcement comes a few weeks after being defeated by Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. AP "width =" 380 "height =" 285 "/>
Roger Federer's announcement came a few weeks after he was defeated by Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon quarterfinals AP
The Swiss decision The 36-year-old, stunned in the Rogers Cup final in Montreal last year by German Alexander Zverev, comes less than two weeks after his defeat in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
"J & I had a great time in Montreal last year and have always loved playing in front of Canadian fans, but unfortunately, planning being the key to my longevity, I have unfortunately decided to withdraw from Toronto this year, "said Federer," I wish the tournament great success and I'm sorry to miss it. "
The Rogers Cup, scheduled from August 4 to 12, will include nine of the top 10 players in the tournament. the ATP World Tour, including world champion number one and three times Rafael Nadal and Wimbledon champion and four-time winner Novak Djokovic.
