World reacts to Federer cutting season short

Jul 26, 2016
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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.

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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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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.