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Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 October, 2004, 20:21 GMT 21:21 UK
Federer doubtful for Masters Cup
World number one Roger Federer has admitted he could be forced to pull out of t
he end-of-season Masters Cup.
Federer has torn a muscle in his left thigh just two weeks before the Houston e
vent where is due to defend his title.
"This is a big blow for me," said Federer, winner of three Grand Slam titles th
is season.
"I hope I can play in Houston but I don't know. I know it will be very tight, v
ery difficult and I don't want to take too much risk."
Federer was due to play in the Swiss Indoors in his hometown Basel but suffered
the injury during practice on Monday.
"It's a huge, huge disappointment for me, obviously," said Federer. "I've been
to this tournament many, many times both as a player and a ballboy.
"I really thought I had a big chance to win this year."
The 23-year-old has been told by doctors to rest for 10 to 14 days, meaning he
is almost certain to miss next week's Paris Masters.
However he said he would be doing all he could to be back in time for the lucra
tive season-ending Masters Cup which begins in Houston on 15 November.
"If necessary I may even fly earlier than I'd planned to Houston to try and be
100% fit for the start," he said.
Regardless of whether he makes it to Houston, Federer is already guaranteed to
finish the year as world number one.
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