Federer..slacking after losing the open?
Roger Federer, the world #1 on the ATP tour pulled out of both the Japan Open and Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, citing fatigue as the reason for withdrawing from both tournaments.
I think he's slacking because he lost to Del Potro at the US Open a few weeks back, last year after crushing Murray at the '08 US Open he played in both tournaments with no problem.
"I'm disappointed that I have to withdraw from Tokyo and Shanghai as they are two of my favorite cities," Federer said. "The fans have been great to me over the years."
Is he saving himself for the year end ATP World Tour Finals in London at the end of November?
I think he's just still disappointed he lost to Del Potro in New York. I know if I were him I'd play both tournaments to redeem that loss in New York.
On a side note, US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and #3 Andy Murray are both scheduled to play in the Japan Open, which has $1.3 million in prize money.
Thoughts? Comments? I wanna know what you guys are thinking.. I know I wouldn't drop out of the Japan Open no matter what, Tokyo is an awesome city..haven't been to Shanghai yet, but it's on my list.
What's on your mind?
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Neemesh Chheda on
9/25/2009 12:37:22 PM
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