Roger Federer sends fans into frenzy with French Open announcement
Roger Federer has confirmed his participation in the French Open, sending fans into meltdown with the announcement on Sunday.
The Swiss legend announced on Sunday that he will play at Roland Garros next month and will prepare for the clay-court grand slam at a tournament in Geneva.
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The 20-time grand slam champion revealed his plans on his official Twitter page.
“Happy to let you know that I will play Geneva and Paris," he wrote.
"Until then I will use the time to train. Can’t wait to play in Switzerland again."
The announcement sent Federer's legion of fans into a frenzy.
His tweet was liked over 36,000 times at time of publishing, with nearly 1000 comments from fans eager to see the tennis legend back in action.
"Oh my god, Roger is going to play at Roland Garros. Can't wait," one fan wrote.
Another wrote: "This is such great news to start my week! Thank you, Roger! Tennis is just not the same without you!!"
While a third added: "I miss you my King."
OMG...Roger gonna play at Roland Garros ...👏👏✌️✌️💪💪can't wait.😘
— CleviiC (@cleviic) April 18, 2021
Oh wow, i was actually looking at the calendar yesterday and thought “Wouldn’t it be great if Roger played in Geneva” haha. It will great to see you on court again soon Roger. Miss seeing you that’s for sure
— Travis (@Travman9507) April 18, 2021
Amazing news for us #Federer fans. He could easily have foregone the #FrenchOpen Nice that he's playing at home in Switzerland in Geneva. A winnable tournament for him btw. And also nice the balance of 2 tournaments is a gentle mix 👏🏼🎾
— James Spencer (@jspencer28) April 18, 2021
This is such great news to start my week! Thank you, Roger! Tennis is just not the same without you!!!!
— Melina May V. Napa (@brainbeam) April 18, 2021
Really wonderful news Roger
As French I am waiting for you in Paris with and maybe I will meet you again despite my physical disability because you said me to live everyday with passion.
Superbe information cher Roger Federer
Comme fan français je vous attends impatiemment— Arthur Delaye 🇫🇷🇫🇷⭐️⭐️ (@ArthurDelaye) April 18, 2021
Hey, Rog👋🏻 Looking forward to watching you play again, it’s always a treat when you’re on court🎾❤️ Hope your training is going well and that you are feeling stronger & #betterer every day
— stacey vcc (@jandemommy) April 18, 2021
I miss you, my king 😭
— Angélica Irene (@cutesbela) April 18, 2021
Roger Federer returns to French Open
Federer will aim for his 104th career title at the Geneva Open, which takes place from May 16-22.
The French Open starts at Roland Garros in Paris on May 30.
The 39-year-old Federer won his only French Open title in 2009 and lost to 13-time champion Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals two years ago.
He didn't play the French Open in 2020 after his year was derailed by injuries.
Federer had a repeat operation on his right knee after a first procedure in February 2020.
When that bothersome knee kept swelling up after bike rides or walks with his four children, he announced in June that he had had a second surgery.
The seventh-ranked Federer made his comeback from a 13-month injury layoff at the Qatar Open last month, beating Dan Evans in three sets and then losing in three to Nikoloz Basilashvili.
Federer is also trying to win Wimbledon for a record-extending ninth time, having lost to Novak Djokovic in a fifth-set tiebreaker two years ago.
Federer served for the match and had two championship points.
The grass-court major was canceled last year for the first time since 1945 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It is scheduled to be played from June 28 to July 11.
with Associated Press
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