This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
On Monday, tennis legend Roger Federer announced his participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, citing his heart's desire to compete in the Games once again.
Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner, has a rich Olympic history, having competed in four Games: Sydney in 2000, Beijing in 2008, London in 2012, and Rio in 2016. He won doubles gold in 2008 and a silver in singles in 2012.
"At the end of the day, my heart decided I would love to play the Olympic Games again," Federer said during a promotional event for his sponsor Uniqlo in Tokyo.
However, Federer's participation in the Tokyo Olympics is not without its challenges. As he has not played in the Davis Cup for Switzerland in the current Olympic cycle, he will require an exemption to compete.
Fortunately, one of the special conditions that could grant him entry is his historical participation in the Games and the Davis Cup, as stated in the ITF's regulations. Switzerland's national tennis federation has confirmed that it will appeal to the ITF for Federer's inclusion.
Published on October 15, 2019, at 12:43:36 PM.
