“I’m happy to be coming back to Montreal, as I
have not had the chance to play there for many years,” said
Federer in a statement released by Tennis Canada.
“This 2017 season has been very exciting and I am really looking
forward to being back on the court on the ATP Tour.”
Federer will be seeking his third Rogers Cup title but first in
Montreal, where he has not competed since 2011 in the tournament
that alternates between Montreal and Toronto, where he
registered his previous wins in 2004 and 2006.
It has been a magical season for the 35-year-old Swiss
highlighted by the 18th and 19th grand slam titles of his career
at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, extending his all-time
men's record haul.
"We are celebrating today and the celebrations will continue
over the next few days especially since Federer will celebrate
his birthday with us on August 8," said tournament director
Eugene Lapierre.
The Rogers Cup runs from Aug 6-13.
(Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto. Editing by Larry Fine)
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