ROGER FEDERER WITHDRAWS FROM INDIAN WELLS TENNIS AND MILOS RAONIC IS QUESTIONABLE DUE TO INJURY, BUT BOTH GUYS ARE HANGING IN LOS ANGELES

Written by: Staff on 29th February 2016

ROGER FEDERER WITHDRAWS FROM INDIAN WELLS TENNIS AND MILOS RAONIC IS QUESTIONABLE DUE TO INJURY, BUT BOTH GUYS ARE HANGING IN LOS ANGELES

epa04675472 Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, USA, 22 March 2015. Djokovic defeated Federer. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO |

@rogerfederer attends the 88th Academy Awards with Hollywood’s elite in #LosAngeles. #Oscars #Federer #ATP #tennis – Photo by @atpworldtour via Instagram.

By Ricky Dimon

Roger Federer’s knee injury will prevent him from competing in the upcoming BNP Paribas Open. Federer, who had to undergo minor surgery after getting hurt shortly after the Australian Open, announced his withdrawal from the Indian Wells Masters via social media late last week.

The 17-time Grand Slam champion, posted the following on Facebook: “The Rehab for my knee is going really well! I have now had a lot of great practices on the court and in the gym. As it is a long year, I don’t want to push it too hard and come back too soon. Thus, I will unfortunately not be able to make it back in time for the great event in Indian Wells but I do plan on playing in the desert next year. After consultation with my team, I have decided to enter the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Thanks for the support and I will see you back on tour soon.”

Federer is 52-11 lifetime in Indian Wells with four titles (2004, 2005, 2006, 2012). He finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic in both 2014 and 2015. The Swiss also finished runner-up in doubles five years ago with Stan Wawrinka and they advanced to the semifinals in 2014.

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, USA, 22 March 2015. Djokovic defeated Federer. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Federer’s injury did not prevent him from attending the Academy Awards on Sunday night. The 34-year-old Swiss drank a shot of tequila and hobnobbed with Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, among many other celebrities.

Milos Raonic is still recovering from an adductor tear that plagued him during a five-set Australian Open semifinal loss to Andy Murray. Raonic announced on Monday that he will not be able to partake in this weekend’s Davis Cup tie between Canada and France in Guadeloupe. The world No. 13 is “hopeful” to play in Indian Wells, but that sounds questionable at best.

“I am deeply saddened to not be able to join my team for the Davis Cup tie in Guadeloupe,” Raonic stated. “Davis Cup has always been and will continue to be a priority in my schedule. My body at this moment does not allow me to compete as the muscular tear I sustained in Australia has not completely healed.

“I will continue to rehab and try to be back on tour as soon as possible, remaining hopeful for the tournament in Indian Wells, California.”

Ricky contributes to 10sballs.com and also maintains his own tennis website, The Grandstand.

10sBalls_com Editors Note: Leap Day 2016

How cool that Roger Federer got to rub elbows with Hollywood at the OSCARS…. He was the most dashing man on the RED Carpet. The usual. Simple. Cool. Elegant. Suave. Even looked Sophisticated as he did a tequila shot….

We figured his knee is still healing. We did not expect him to play Indian Wells. Four weeks is just too short a recovery for a guy half his age. We did figure he would come do his NIKE shoot as well as a Chandon appearance or more & Hang with his Local friends. He so rarely gets to live the life of a “civilian” versus his normal daily routines, of disciplines and sacrifices he has to make to stay so fit at 34.

Now Milos. That’s truly interesting. He has already been in Los Angeles for weeks. Seen hitting almost daily at UCLA with Carlos Moya.

Others at the Academy Awards Vanity Fair party was Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams.

Tennis legends meet the Oscars! Looking good @serenawilliams @rogerfederer! Hope to see you both in Miami! #Serena #Federer #oscars #academyawards #atp #wta – Photo by @tasteoftennis via Instagram.

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