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| Roger Federer, of Switzerland, responds to a question during a news conference at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2016, in Key Biscayne, Fla. This was to be Federer's first tournament since recovering from knee surgery. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) |
Roger Federer has pulled
out of the Miami Open due to a stomach virus.
Press
Association report continues:
Federer
had been due to play Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro on Friday in what would
have been the Swiss' first tournament appearance since injuring his left knee
following his Australian Open defeat to Novak Djokovic in January.
According
to ESPN, 17-time grand slam winner Federer said in a statement on Friday:
"I am very sorry that I have to pull out of the Miami Open with a stomach
virus.
"I
feel bad for the tournament and the fans as I have rarely ever had to withdraw
at such short notice.
"I
have not felt great for a few days, and unfortunately it got worse in the last
24 hours. I was really excited to have my comeback in Miami but I am in no
condition to play. I tried to warm up this morning, but it was clear that I
could not compete."
The
34-year-old has been replaced by lucky loser Horacio Zeballos, Del Potro's
compatriot, in the Miami Open draw.
Federer this week revealed
the knee surgery he underwent last month was required due to an injury
sustained while preparing a bath for his twin daughters.
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