Roger Federer is fatalistic about playing the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Federer, who partnered Stan Wawrinka to win the doubles gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, said he's not sure if he'll still be playing in two years time and likely won't alter his schedule to qualify for the Games.
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"I don't exactly know the rules about the Olympics, to be honest," Federer told the media in Cincinnati on Tuesday night. "So that's how far away I have been, because I just don't know if I'm still going to be playing. But you're right; I should be more informed about it, but I just haven't.
"I don't know what it takes. I don't know what the ramifications are. I have to figure it out. I don't think I will change my schedule regardless of what happens in Orlando [at the ITF annual general meeting]."
Federer, who has served as Swiss flag bearer at past Olympics, is fatalistic about his Olympic future.
"My career, my body is too important, you know," Federer said. "If I play Tokyo, great. If I don't, I don't. It's not like the first Olympics you want to really be part of. I just haven't thought that far."
An Olympic singles gold medal is the only significant achievement missing from Federer's otherworldly trophy collection.
Uniqlo announced it signed Federer as global ambassador as he walked on Centre Court for his opening-round Wimbledon match last month.
The Japanese brand is reportedly paying Federer $300 million, quadrupling the Swiss' prior annual apparel pact with Nike. Federer was earning about $7.5 million annually with Nike.
Uniqlo is reportedly paying the 37-year-old Swiss at least $28 million annually, with some reports stating the deal may be worth as much as $30 million a year.
While it was believed Uniqlo is aiming to capitalize on Federer's global appeal with a major promotional push for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Federer said the Games were not part of his negotiations with the brand.
"Well, No. 1, they never mentioned the Olympics, it being the No. 1 decision for them to sign with me, which has been great," Federer said. "It was more the person than the player, actually, which I thought was a major compliment to me, you know. I think it was also my team, my wife, my parents were extremely proud that it was more the person than the player, and they never mentioned the Olympics."
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