Organisers of the ATP Cup have confirmed through social media that Roger Federer has withdrawn from the event due to family reasons, and that Switzerland as a country has also withdrawn, despite being qualified at the first entry deadline. The ATP Cup will open next year’s season in Australia, and will be played in January, with two four team groups in Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth. The Swiss team were drawn into the same group as Belgium, Britain, and another nation.
The 20 time grand Slam winner’s latest decision means that his country will no longer be able to participate in the 24 team event. An extra team will now be able to qualify fro the event, which has a final line up that has been confirmed for the start of November. 38-year-old Federer stated that it had been a difficult decision to pull out of the event, but that he is looking forward to taking part in the Australian Open later in that same month.
Talking to reporters, the player said that it pains me to not be part of one of the most exciting new events on the sporting calendar, but that it was the right thing for him to do if he wants to continue to player for a longer period of time on the ATP Tour. This comes after the player withdrew from the Paris Masters in order to prepare for the ATP Final in London.
| Rank | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.9/5 | 100% Match | Bet now |
More About Jennie Martin
After completing her degree, Jennie Martin began her journalism career by working as an intern on the entertainment pages. However, her passion for sport was quickly noticed, and she began covering local events.
She now puts her considerable expertise and more than a decades worth of experience to good use, keeping readers up to date on Australian and international sports betting news.
From the latest sporting results to the thrills and spills of the online betting industry, Jennie is the australiansportsbetting.net expert in the field.
You May Also Like:
Novak Djokovic Withdraws From BNP Paribas
Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic won’t be competing in this year’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, after all. The Serbian announced his withdrawal from the event in a ….
Raducanu Ready To Comply With AO Controls
US Open star Emma Raducanu says she’s ready and happy to comply with any quarantine demands made of players ahead of and during next year’s Australian Open. A top priority ….
Nick Kyrgios Unsure Of Future On The Court
Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he’s unsure of what the future in tennis holds after his recent Laver Cup loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in Boston. Speaking after his singles ….
Technical Blunder Contributed To Barty Loss
Australian Ash Barty’s shock third-round loss in this year’s US Open may have been helped along by a technical mishap, the world No. 1’s coach has now said. Commenting on ….
Raducanu A Boost For British Tennis
Emma Raducanu’s US Open win is a massive opportunity for British tennis, says fellow British tennis star Andy Murray. Raducanu recently took New York’s Flushing Meadows by storm as she ….