Roger Federer rules out Madrid and will play in Geneva

Roger Federer (39 years old), who has only played one tournament in 14 months, announced today that He will only play the Open 250 in Geneva (Switzerland) before Roland Garros. The Swiss, therefore, It will not be at the Masters 1,000 in Madrid. He has also ruled out those of Monte Carlo and Rome in the European clay tour that leads to the Parisian Grand Slam.

Federer reappeared in March in Doha after a 405-day hiatus due to two operations on his right knee. And he only won one game, against Dan Evans.

In Geneva, the champion of 20 majors will have a more affordable frame (16-22 May) and then he will have seven days of rest before facing Roland Garros, which with a delay of one week will start on May 30.