Shanghai, Sep 24(ANI): Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has pulled out of next month's Shanghai Masters saying that he needs necessary time to rest and recuperate after a long summer.
"I have some nagging injuries that I need to address and I look forward to returning to the ATP World Tour as soon as possible," Xinhua quoted the 30-year-old, as saying in a letter written to the organizing committee of the tournament.
Federer had played two Davis Cup singles matches and a doubles match in Australia last week just days after losing to World No.1 Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals.
He further said that he looks forward to returning for the 2012 event.
"I have very fond memories of Shanghai so I will miss this amazing tournament and all my loyal Chinese fans, but I look forward to returning to China next fall," Federer said. (ANI)
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