"We need a break": Roger Federer sends fans crazy with latest announcement
Roger Federer has made an announcement that has thrilled fans, by revealing he will play the French Open in Paris next year.
“I will play French Open. I probably won’t play much before that because I need some time away form it (tennis) and I need some time with the family,” the 38-year-old told CNN.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion returned to Roland Garros this year after a three-year absence, losing to Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.
But the tennis star is prioritising family time, by going on a well-deserved holiday.
“We need a vacation, we need a break, and especially if I am playing the Olympics and all that,” he said.
In Tokyo he will be competing for the only major prize he has yet to win – the men’s singles gold medal.
Earlier in the week he said he had been debating with his team on his schedule after Wimbledon and before the US Open.
“At the end of the day my heart has decided to play the Olympic Games again,” he said.
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