Roger Federer withdraws from Miami and French Open
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Roger Federer withdraws from Miami and French Open

Tennis star Roger Federer pulled out of the major tennis events this year after undergoing knee surgery in Switzerland on Wednesday. The 38-year-old legend will be missing out Dubai, Indian Wells, Miami Open and French Open this year. He showed signs of discomfort at the Australian Open earlier this year. He said that he can't wait to be back playing again.

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