Is Roger Federer considering withdrawing from French Open 2021?
Image Source : AP Roger Federer  A week ago, Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner, admitted having no chance at a second French Open title at the Roland Garros. The 2009 champion arrived in Paris having played just three games in over a year or more followed by two knee surgeries. But Federer, who yet remains among the favourites, survived a tense four-set battle against Dominik Koepfer in the third round in front of an empty Philippe-Chatrier on Saturday night to reach the second week of French Open 2021. Despite the valiant win, Federer is contemplating a withdrawal from the tournament. I dont know if I am going to play, said Federer, who will next play Italys Matteo Berrettini in Mondays fourth round. I have to decide whether or not to continue playing. Is it a good time to rest?  Federer, who is two months shy of his 40th birthday, has always preferred the grass-court season in build-up to his beloved Wimbledon Championships, over any other type. He will be looking for an unprecedented ninth title at the SW19 this year, a title he last won in 2017 and had come inches closer to his ninth in 2019 during the four hours and 58 minutes battle against Novak Djokovic. Every match I have to reassess the situation and see the next morning in what state I wake up and how my knee is doing, added Federer after being on court for 3 hours and 35 minutes. It may be even more true after a match as long as the one tonight.