Roger Federer Withdraws From Montreal

Wise decission from Roger. Wish him speedy recovered, enough rest, and come back with new spirit any time he feels ready.

Btw, hope those who withdrew from Montreal because of health issue, not other things.

August 2nd, 2013 at 11:42 am

I wonder how has Roger’s weight fluctuated in the last 10 years? He seems to me that he is slightly heavier compared with say 5 years ago. Do players generally put on weight as they move into their final years of their career?

August 2nd, 2013 at 12:06 pm

Good move by Roger. Rest that back and come back healthy!

August 2nd, 2013 at 12:12 pm

Wise move. Hopefully he’ll be well rested when he returns. I still think he can make some real noise at Cincy. He won last year and is a 5 time winner there, so expect him at Cincy and likely firing.

August 2nd, 2013 at 1:52 pm

Also not playing in Montreal: Tsonga, Monfils, Fish, Querrey, Monaco, Tursonov.

August 2nd, 2013 at 2:53 pm

Although I like many other players on tour just fine, tennis is simply not the same without Roger’s wizardry. I hope this break allows him to relax and rest his back, and return as strong as ever for the rest of the fall swing. Not all that hopeful, unfortunately.

August 2nd, 2013 at 5:48 pm

Well, I certainly don’t expect him to defend his title.

August 2nd, 2013 at 7:26 pm

@Scineram: IF Fed goes back to using his old racquet, then he’s my pick for Cincy. And he’s not my fav. I just think he’ll want it more than the others and that court suits him the most out of everyone.

August 2nd, 2013 at 7:54 pm

in light of this withdrawal the decision to play the two minor clay court events is puzzling indeed. why did he play 2 minor events w/ a balky back when he could have been resting and getting treated in preparation for Montreal?

August 3rd, 2013 at 12:12 am

Roger is defending his over stretched body. Moreover, he thinks that he has a real chance at Cincinnati more than Montreal where the courts play a little bit fast more to Roger’s liking. This appears to be a sound and intelligent decision by Roger.

August 3rd, 2013 at 3:30 am

@tennisfansince76
Wasn’t he just using any smaller tournament to test out the new racquet?
Will be interesting to see which one he chooses at Cincy.

August 3rd, 2013 at 4:10 am

Roger could have tried out his racket at Montreal. Why would he play at clay tournaments to try out his racket for the hard court season? I think he played at Hamburg for the hefty appearance fee and at Gstaad to appease the Swiss fans shocked by his greed for appearance money at Basel. May be he also wanted a cow.

August 3rd, 2013 at 7:51 am

@holdserve
An interesting article:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/shouldnt-roger-federer-just-bow-out-gracefully-8744505.html

Writer discusses, amongst other things, Fed’s decision to play clay.

August 3rd, 2013 at 8:37 am

Nadal comes to Basel this year because there are more performance fees of money than Roger. It was conditions good for greed Nadal.

Roger has already said that it participates in Basel. Even when he has no performance fee.

Margot

holdserve is is famous as Nadal’s fanatic blindness fan.

August 3rd, 2013 at 9:50 am

tennisfan,

probably the reason why he played was to test out his racquet, and perhaps his back, at this stage?

Brando, I really like the fact that you seem to be rooting for fed right now, despite him not being your favourite. Very objective and unbiased.

I just hope that this extra rest will bring him what he needs.

There is so much out there right now which does not prove for positive reading about Federer.

Can only wish him well.

August 3rd, 2013 at 10:00 am

holdserve apparently loves talking about cows. Moo Moo. The guy is just resting the ailing back. No biggie.

August 3rd, 2013 at 1:44 pm

Ben/Sean

What exactly is allowed, prior to a match, if someone does have a bad back? Serious question. I know about the drugs issue, but I am talking specifics here – how many “shots” of anti-inflammatories?, how many pills to kill the pain, what is the limit in terms of allowing these players the mobility and flexibility in order to play their game?

August 3rd, 2013 at 1:50 pm

The guy is just resting the ailing back. No biggie.
—
Second best joke of the year.

August 3rd, 2013 at 6:34 pm

^And you have always been the first best joke of the year. First is always best,no?

But then…… that is only in your own unemployed mind.

#mrbadjoke
#minionsarewaybetter
#learnfromdispectableme

August 4th, 2013 at 1:40 am

Hey Jamie, whereever you are! I just read this and wondered if you did decide to use your talents on Federer – seems that there is hope.

Skeezer, read this and let me have your comments!

No time wasters please.

http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/1869633/column-octozone-20-grand-slams-a-possibility-for-roger-federer

August 4th, 2013 at 9:20 am

skeezer, you posted a link on fed earlier, but not sure whether it included photos, or just the twitter comments – so here are the photos to support from tramlines – really lovely too.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/cancer-survivor-tells-amazing-story-meeting-federer-094220705.html

August 4th, 2013 at 9:49 am