MONTREAL, Quebec: Former world number one Roger Federer has pulled out of next week’s Montreal Masters, organisers said yesterday.
Federer, who recently said he was experiencing back trouble, did not give a reason for his withdrawal from the first big tournament of the north American hardcourt swing.
“I am disappointed not to be playing in Montreal next week. It is a great tournament with amazing fans. I look forward to competing there in the future,” twice former champion Federer was quoted as saying on the event website (www.rogerscup.com).
The Swiss star, who turns 32 next week, has suffered surprise defeats in his last three tournaments. AFP
