Roger Federer withdrew shortly before the match at the Miami Open because of the illness. Federer was scheduled to play on Friday for the first time in nearly two months.
I feel bad for the tournament and the fans, as I have rarely ever had to withdraw at such short notice. I have not felt great for a few days, and unfortunately, it got worse in the last 24 hours. I was really excited to have my comeback in Miami but I am in no condition to play. I tried to warm up this morning, but it was clear that I could not compete.Roger Federer
Federer has been sidelined since undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. The 2005-06 Key Biscayne champion hasn’t played in the tournament since 2014.
It’s obvious that a tournament with Roger is always better. It’s good that it’s a stomach problem and at the same time it is not the knee, so it’s not a big deal. But it’s obvious that it’s terrible news for the tournament.Rafael Nadal
Federer’s return will now likely be on clay next month at Monte Carlo. He was replaced in the Key Biscayne draw by Horacio Zeballos, who faced Juan Martin del Potro in the second round.
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