Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympic Games due to a setback with his knee.
The 39-year-old, who has already had two knee operations during 2020, lost to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 13, he said his body is not in the right place for another Olympic medal bid.
He said “Due to the grass-court season, I, unfortunately, experienced a setback with my knee and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games,” Federer said on social media. I am greatly disappointed, as it has been an honour and highlight of my career each time I have represented Switzerland. I have already begun rehabilitation in the hopes of returning to the tour later this summer. I wish the entire Swiss team the best of luck and I will be rooting hard from afar. As always, Hopp Schwiz!”
Federer joins a number of other male players who will not be taking part in the event, which starts on Saturday, August 24 and will be played behind closed doors.