Roger Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Roger Federer will play in the Stuttgart and Halle grass court events before travelling to London to begin pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title.

Switzerland’s Roger Federer will return to action at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart on June 14, ending his 10-week break from the sport, the tournament’s director said.

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer has skipped the entire clay court season. (Reuters)

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Federer returned from a six-month injury break to win the Australian Open in January, but skipped the entire clay court season, including the French Open, to focus on preparing for Wimbledon.

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Federer will play in the Stuttgart and Halle grass court events before travelling to London to begin pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title, Stuttgart tournament director Edwin Weindorfer said.