"I am extremely disappointed to have to pull out," said 2011 titlist Federer. "I want to play as long as possible on the ATP Tour. I'm sorry for my French fans who I'll see at Roland Garros in 2020."
The Swiss superstar won a record-extending 10th Swiss Indoors Basel crown (d. de Minaur) on Sunday. Read Final Report & Watch Highlights
Federer, 38, will now prepare to compete alongside Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Nitto ATP Finals, to be held at The O2 in London from 10-17 November. There are two singles spots left up for grabs this week.
Italian Andreas Seppi has replaced Federer as a lucky loser in the ATP Masters 1000 main draw.
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Slightly disappointing, but no surprise here and a very wise decision in the long run.
Especially if he wants to do well at the ATP World Tour Finals, which hasn't gone so well for him in recent years.
Especially if he wants to do well at the ATP World Tour Finals, which hasn't gone so well for him in recent years.
Also given how many events he's committed to for next season (French Open Olympics etc.) I think skipping this one will ensure his body stays healthy throughout 2020.
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