Roger Federer pulled out of the Australian Open after input from coaches Severin Luthi, Ivan Ljubicic and Pierre Paganini, according to the Guardian. The Swiss star won’t be taking part when the competition gets underway in February. Godsick announced on Sunday that Federer would miss the Australian Open, saying: “Roger has decided not to play the 2021 Australian Open. He has made strong progress in the last couple of months with his knee and his fitness. “However, after consultation with his team, he decided that the best decision for him, in the long run, is to return to competitive tennis after the Australian Open. I will start discussions this coming week for tournaments that begin in late February and then start to build a schedule for the rest of the year.” The Australian Open’s main draw was delayed by three weeks because of the coronavirus crisis. According to The Guardian, made his decision to withdraw based on inputs from coaches Luthi, Ljubicic and Paganini. The 39-year-old is currently training in Dubai ahead of a potential return as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
Source: Express