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Roger Federer returned to action this week for the first time since the 2020 Australian Open.
The Swiss has won eight titles in Dubai
Roger Federer announced on social media that he will not compete in next week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, where he has won eight titles.
“It’s been great to be back on the @atptour, loved every minute playing in Doha once again,” Federer wrote. “A big thank you to the best and loyal team that helped me get here. 🙏🏼 I’ve decided it’s best to go back to training and as a result, I’ve decided to withdraw from Dubai next week.”
The 103-time tour-level champion returned to action this week for the first time since the 2020 Australian Open. The Swiss star had two arthroscopic right knee surgeries last year. Federer reached the quarter-finals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, where he lost against Nikoloz Basilashvili in three sets.
The top seed in Dubai will be World No. 4 Dominic Thiem. Roberto Bautista Agut, the 2018 titlist, is a former champion set to compete in the ATP 500.