After a 3 hour and 36 minute encounter with German Dominik Kopefer in the third round of the French Open, 39-year-old Roger Federer announced that he was withdrawing from the event, citing an abundance of caution for his knees as he looks ahead to the grass court swing and ultimately Wimbledon.
I agree that he should not have entered the tournament if he knew he would have withdraw at a certain point. I think he really didn't expect to even reach the 4th round. He probably could've worded his statement better and emphasized that his body wasn't recovering the way it needed to after the 3rd round win. Ultimately, it isn't that big of deal but people love to blow sports drama way out of proportion.
I like Robby's comment. RF perhaps knew the backlash from the withdrawal and so did his team. I do agree RF is at a position where people still love to watch him, besides his relentless passion, and that's the biggest advantage for him to continue playing.
I agree that he should not have entered the tournament if he knew he would have withdraw at a certain point. I think he really didn't expect to even reach the 4th round. He probably could've worded his statement better and emphasized that his body wasn't recovering the way it needed to after the 3rd round win. Ultimately, it isn't that big of deal but people love to blow sports drama way out of proportion.
I like Robby's comment. RF perhaps knew the backlash from the withdrawal and so did his team. I do agree RF is at a position where people still love to watch him, besides his relentless passion, and that's the biggest advantage for him to continue playing.