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October

Federer Withdraws from Paris

<![CDATA[Ten-time Basel champion pulls out of Rolex Paris Masters.]]>

Roger Federer won't be playing Paris this week.Fresh off his run to his record 10th Basel championship in his hometown tournament yesterday, Federer pulled the plug on his Rolex Paris Masters appearance this week.Nadal: Love To Finish Year-End No. 1"I am extremely disappointed to have to pull out," Federer said. "I want to play as long as possible on the Tour. I'm sorry for my French fans who I'll see at Roland Garros in 2020."The 38-year-old Swiss' withdrawal means Federer's final tournament of 2019 will be next month's ATP Finals at London's O2 Arena.

The 2011 Paris Masters champion reached the semifinals in Bercy last year bowing to Novak Djokovic 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-7(3).Photo credit: Christopher Levy ]]>

Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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