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**JakeBarkings** · 02-17-2009, 05:23 PM

From RogerFederer.com

OFF COURT - DUBAI AND DAVIS CUP

Dear Fans,

Today I am disappointed to announce that I am withdrawing from both Dubai and the Davis Cup tie in the United States. This was a hard decision to make as I am missing not only one of my favorite events on tour in Dubai but I am also missing out on an opportunity to help my country try and move on to the next round of Davis Cup. After injuring my back last fall, I did not have enough time to strengthen it completely. As a precautionary measure, I will use the next few weeks to make sure the back injury is fully rehabilitated and I am ready for the rest of the 2009 season.

As always, thanks for your continued support.
Roger

http://www.rogerfederer.com/en/roger...fm?uNewsID=868

**Scukonah** · 02-17-2009, 05:31 PM

Those back to back Masters 1000 events strike again.

**bonyrek** · 02-17-2009, 05:32 PM

Ah, so THAT'S why he lost the AO final...

**Sniliabiz** · 02-17-2009, 05:33 PM

No!!!

I sort of suspected something was wrong with the back, given Roger's serving woes of late. But this is just absolutely terrible!

**JakeBarkings** · 02-17-2009, 05:34 PM

Those back to back Masters 1000 events strike again.

So true Ti.

**Sniliabiz** · 02-17-2009, 05:39 PM

Anyways, he didn't have any points to defend at Dubai. So, I guess this was the best time to take an extended break. But what a relief for the American DC team!

Hope those uncharacteristic double faults go away now with this injury...

**HawksBurnDown** · 02-17-2009, 05:42 PM

And all the selfish Americans breathe a sigh of relief for Davis Cup.

(sigh)

**JakeBarkings** · 02-17-2009, 05:43 PM

Anyways, he didn't have any points to defend at Dubai. So, I guess this was the best time to take an extended break. But what a relief for the American DC team!

Hope those uncharacteristic double faults go away now with this injury...

Well another win for the US Davis Cup team. Another round of DC for me to attend! It would have been tough to cheer against Fed. Heck it was really tough for me to cheer against Rafa in Madrid but my country comes first.

OK, this means after the US beats Switzerland I'll be traveling to either Chile or Croatia in the Summer.

**Assauraarguck** · 02-17-2009, 06:13 PM

And all the selfish Americans breathe a sigh of relief for Davis Cup.

(sigh)

Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person.

**Bgfbukpf** · 02-17-2009, 06:16 PM

Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person.

Come to Indian Wells!

Well, I guess it doesn't really count that we hung out with about 50 people watching Roger for a half hour on a practice court.

**JakeBarkings** · 02-17-2009, 06:18 PM

Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person.

You'll still get to experience the great atmosphere of Davis Cup and meet a few TATeurs at our little Tailgate on Friday, March 6 about an hour before the matches begin!

**seooptiman** · 02-17-2009, 06:19 PM

Back injuries are scary. I hope he takes whatever time is necessary to recover.

**Gometesstem** · 02-17-2009, 06:20 PM

**HawksBurnDown** · 02-17-2009, 06:26 PM

Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person.

You're simply a fan of TENNIS? Wild.

**Sniliabiz** · 02-17-2009, 06:28 PM

Maybe, this puts a different twist on why he was so disappointed after the final...

**MaickiP** · 02-17-2009, 06:35 PM

Anyways, he didn't have any points to defend at Dubai.

Oh that's right! Isn't that where Murray beat him in the first round? Hard to believe that Murray wasn't ranked high enough to be seeded 12 months ago.

You're simply a fan of TENNIS? Wild.

**RooxiaNof** · 02-17-2009, 06:39 PM

Oh that's right! Isn't that where Murray beat him in the first round? Hard to believe that Murray wasn't ranked high enough to be seeded 12 months ago.

Murray was ranked 11 at the time

**rozalinasi** · 02-17-2009, 06:48 PM

I hope this is just precautionary.

I'm with pam. I really wanted to see Roger play in Birmingham.

But at least this gives the US team a lot more hope.

**Assauraarguck** · 02-17-2009, 07:20 PM

Come to Indian Wells!

Well, I guess it doesn't really count that we hung out with about 50 people watching Roger for a half hour on a practice court.

Been there, done that - in 2006 (except I didn't have any fellow TAT'eurs for company

)

**Assauraarguck** · 02-17-2009, 07:23 PM

You'll still get to experience the great atmosphere of Davis Cup and meet a few TATeurs at our little Tailgate on Friday, March 6 about an hour before the matches begin!

Purchased my Spring Fling T-shirt this morning

The trick will be getting my hubbie to agree to join the Tailgate.

02-17-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
JakeBarkings Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Federer out of Dubai and DC!! From RogerFederer.com OFF COURT - DUBAI AND DAVIS CUP Dear Fans, Today I am disappointed to announce that I am withdrawing from both Dubai and the Davis Cup tie in the United States. This was a hard decision to make as I am missing not only one of my favorite events on tour in Dubai but I am also missing out on an opportunity to help my country try and move on to the next round of Davis Cup. After injuring my back last fall, I did not have enough time to strengthen it completely. As a precautionary measure, I will use the next few weeks to make sure the back injury is fully rehabilitated and I am ready for the rest of the 2009 season. As always, thanks for your continued support. Roger http://www.rogerfederer.com/en/roger...fm?uNewsID=868 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
Scukonah Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	Those back to back Masters 1000 events strike again. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
bonyrek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Ah, so THAT'S why he lost the AO final... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Sniliabiz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	No!!! I sort of suspected something was wrong with the back, given Roger's serving woes of late. But this is just absolutely terrible! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#5
JakeBarkings Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Those back to back Masters 1000 events strike again. So true Ti. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 05:39 PM	#6
Sniliabiz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	Anyways, he didn't have any points to defend at Dubai. So, I guess this was the best time to take an extended break. But what a relief for the American DC team! Hope those uncharacteristic double faults go away now with this injury... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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HawksBurnDown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 695 Senior Member	And all the selfish Americans breathe a sigh of relief for Davis Cup. (sigh) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
JakeBarkings Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Anyways, he didn't have any points to defend at Dubai. So, I guess this was the best time to take an extended break. But what a relief for the American DC team! Hope those uncharacteristic double faults go away now with this injury... Well another win for the US Davis Cup team. Another round of DC for me to attend! It would have been tough to cheer against Fed. Heck it was really tough for me to cheer against Rafa in Madrid but my country comes first. OK, this means after the US beats Switzerland I'll be traveling to either Chile or Croatia in the Summer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 06:13 PM	#9
Assauraarguck Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	And all the selfish Americans breathe a sigh of relief for Davis Cup. (sigh) Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 06:16 PM	#10
Bgfbukpf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person. Come to Indian Wells! Well, I guess it doesn't really count that we hung out with about 50 people watching Roger for a half hour on a practice court. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 06:18 PM	#11
JakeBarkings Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person. You'll still get to experience the great atmosphere of Davis Cup and meet a few TATeurs at our little Tailgate on Friday, March 6 about an hour before the matches begin! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 06:19 PM	#12
seooptiman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	Back injuries are scary. I hope he takes whatever time is necessary to recover. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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HawksBurnDown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 695 Senior Member	Except those of us who were really hoping to watch Federer play in person. You're simply a fan of TENNIS? Wild. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Sniliabiz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	Maybe, this puts a different twist on why he was so disappointed after the final... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 06:35 PM	#16
MaickiP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 641 Senior Member	Anyways, he didn't have any points to defend at Dubai. Oh that's right! Isn't that where Murray beat him in the first round? Hard to believe that Murray wasn't ranked high enough to be seeded 12 months ago. You're simply a fan of TENNIS? Wild. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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RooxiaNof Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	Oh that's right! Isn't that where Murray beat him in the first round? Hard to believe that Murray wasn't ranked high enough to be seeded 12 months ago. Murray was ranked 11 at the time Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 06:48 PM	#18
rozalinasi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	I hope this is just precautionary. I'm with pam. I really wanted to see Roger play in Birmingham. But at least this gives the US team a lot more hope. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 07:20 PM	#19
Assauraarguck Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Come to Indian Wells! Well, I guess it doesn't really count that we hung out with about 50 people watching Roger for a half hour on a practice court. Been there, done that - in 2006 (except I didn't have any fellow TAT'eurs for company ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2009, 07:23 PM	#20
Assauraarguck Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	You'll still get to experience the great atmosphere of Davis Cup and meet a few TATeurs at our little Tailgate on Friday, March 6 about an hour before the matches begin! Purchased my Spring Fling T-shirt this morning The trick will be getting my hubbie to agree to join the Tailgate. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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