Federer news clay
Here are some recent news articles and updates about Roger Federer's performance on clay courts:
Recent Results:
- Federer lost to Dominic Thiem in the quarterfinals of the 2022 French Open, his first loss to Thiem on clay. (Source: ATP Tour)
- Federer won his 12th title on clay at the 2021 Geneva Open, defeating Pablo Andújar in the final. (Source: ATP Tour)
- Federer lost to Rafael Nadal in the semifinals of the 2021 French Open, his 13th loss to Nadal on clay. (Source: ATP Tour)
Clay Court Performance:
- Federer has a 246-64 record on clay courts, with 20 titles and 14 finals appearances. (Source: ATP Tour)
- Federer has won 12 titles on clay, including the 2009 French Open, where he defeated Robin Söderling in the final. (Source: ATP Tour)
- Federer has a 14-13 record against Rafael Nadal on clay, with 3 wins in their last 5 meetings. (Source: ATP Tour)
Injury Concerns:
- Federer has been dealing with a knee injury that has forced him to withdraw from several clay court tournaments, including the 2022 Madrid Open and the 2022 Italian Open. (Source: ESPN)
- Federer has undergone two knee surgeries in the past year and has been working to regain his fitness and form on clay. (Source: The Guardian)
Future Plans:
- Federer has announced that he will play at the 2022 French Open, but has not confirmed whether he will participate in any other clay court tournaments leading up to the event. (Source: ATP Tour)
- Federer has expressed his desire to continue playing on clay, but has also acknowledged that his body may not be able to withstand the demands of the surface. (Source: The New York Times)
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