ROLAND-GARROS
20 May - 9 June 2019
©Corinne Dubreuil/FFTDjokovic teaches Shapovalov a lesson
Young Canadian takes set but fades against six-time champion
Roger Federer is set to return to the French Open for the first time since 2015.
Roger Federer to return to Roland-Garros
Former champion to make first his appearance since 2015
©Corinne Dubreuil/FFTThe Swiss announced his decision after his shock four-set defeat by Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday.
Roger Federer to Play French Open for 1st Time Since 2015 After Aussie Open Loss https://t.co/AkHziGX8iV pic.twitter.com/fmKxYaQQsD
— Lefty (@SportWire) January 20, 2019
“I’m in a phase where I want to have fun,” he told reporters in Melbourne. “I didn’t have the feeling (this year) that it was necessary to make a long break. I will play at Roland-Garros.”
Federer won his only French Open crown in 2009, when he beat Sweden’s Robin Soderling to complete the career grand slam.
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