The Swiss star has opted to use the ATP 500 grass courts, despite the ATP Finals taking place on a hard court.
But after storming away from the O2 Arena last night in a foul mood following his shock defeat to Kei Nishikori, the world No 3 cancelled his practice session.
Federer had moaned about not finding a practice court with similar conditions to the match court after his opening-round defeat.
"I've been feeling, I mean, fine. It's just that practice has been a bit all over the place," Federer said.
"I practised in Queen's, practised on the outside courts here, then centre as well. So it's not always exactly the same conditions."
Federer has once again been handed the evening slot tomorrow so he will clash with Thiem at 8pm.
A defeat will likely spell the end of his campaign with one round-robin match remaining.
"I've been feeling, I mean, fine. It's just that practice has been a bit all over the place," Federer said.
"I practised in Queen's, practised on the outside courts here, then centre as well. So it's not always exactly the same conditions."
Federer has once again been handed the evening slot tomorrow so he will clash with Thiem at 8pm.
A defeat will likely spell the end of his campaign with one round-robin match remaining.
The court is very weird," said Zverev.
"When you hit it flat and hard like Cilic does, the court is very fast.
"When you hit it with more topspin, the court takes it away and it bounces up.
"It's more different than other tournaments. For me, it is pretty quick.
"Also Roger wants to play on the fastest court possible, I guess (smiling)."
This does not bode well, I guess we'll see tomorrow, but this is definitely not good.
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