World reacts to Federer cutting season short

Even the world No. 3's Rio mixed doubles partner Hingis put up a

Published Jul 26, 2016

The world put on a collective pout on Tuesday when Roger Federer put up a statement announcing his 2015 season was effectively over. No Olympics, no US Open, no nothing.

Dear Fans, I’m extremely disappointed to announce that I will not be able to represent Switzerland at the Olympic Games...
Posted by Roger Federer on Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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The last time Federer competed was his five-set heartbreaking loss to Milos Raonic in the Wimbledon semifinals, which included this scare:

Past and present players and tournaments alike all shared their disappointment and well wishes for the world No. 3.

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It is unfortunate that Roger will not be playing any tournaments for the remainder of the 2016 season, which includes...
Posted by Martina Hingis on Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Wishing a speedy recovery to @rogerfederer. The 2016 #usopen won't be the same without you. https://t.co/ptKeefZRyl pic.twitter.com/LambVoGh2q
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 26, 2016

A sad, but very smart decision by Roger. I wish you the best with the rehab and hope you'll come back healthy in 2017 champ. @rogerfederer
— Robin Söderling (@RSoderling) July 26, 2016

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Tennis misses you already @rogerfederer. Good luck with the recovery!
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 26, 2016

Sorry to hear @rogerfederer is out for the rest of the year but it's important he get healthy and return stronger and better
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 26, 2016

Get well soon, @rogerfederer. 🐐🐐
— John Isner (@JohnIsner) July 26, 2016

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Everyone will have to wait until next year to see Federer wield his new all-black Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph. It could happen in January at the Hopman Cup, which the Swiss recently agreed to play for the first time since 2002.

Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic to team up for Switzerland at the Hopman Cup next year. Federer last played event in 2002 with wife Mirka.
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) July 21, 2016

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