By Chris Oddo | Tuesday, May 6, 2014

 

Roger Federer took to Facebook to announce that he'd be opting out of the 2014 Madrid Open this year.

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Three-time champion Roger Federer will join Novak Djokovic on the sidelines at this week's Mutua Madrid Open. The 17-time Grand Slam champion announced on his Facebook page that he'd be skipping the event to be with his wife Mirka, who is expecting the couple's third child.

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“I’ve decided to withdraw from Madrid to be with my wife Mirka during these next few exciting weeks for our family,” Federer wrote. “I apologize to my fans and hope to be back in Madrid next year. I’ll be training near my home, and am excited to rejoin the Tour soon!”