adminWORLD number four Roger Federer has pulled out of this week’s Madrid Masters to be with wife Mirka as they await the birth of their third child.Federer said at the Monte Carlo Masters last month that he would have no qualms about missing any tournament, even the French Open, to be at the birth.
“I apologise to my fans and hope to be back in Madrid next year,” Federer, who has twin girls, wrote on Facebook.
The 32-year-old could also miss the Rome Masters and French Open in May.
“I’ve decided to withdraw from Madrid to be with my wife Mirka during these next few exciting weeks for our family,” Federer continued.
Federer had been scheduled to play Gilles Simon in the second round in Madrid and his place will now be taken by a lucky loser.
The Swiss played his last match three weeks ago as runner up to Stanislas Wawrinka in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters. — Daily Mail
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