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17.02.2009

OFF COURT - DUBAI AND DAVIS CUP

Dear Fans,

Today I am disappointed to announce that I am withdrawing from both Dubai and the Davis Cup tie in the United States. This was a hard decision to make as I am missing not only one of my favorite events on tour in Dubai but I am also missing out on an opportunity to help my country try and move on to the next round of Davis Cup. After injuring my back last fall, I did not have enough time to strengthen it completely. As a precautionary measure, I will use the next few weeks to make sure the back injury is fully rehabilitated and I am ready for the rest of the 2009 season.

As always, thanks for your continued support.
Roger



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Caffeinewman

17.02.2009

Rest up for the French and Wimbledon. They and #1 should be your only focus this year. Bring the fire back.

Sarah-Solana

17.02.2009

Roger,

I'm so sorry to hear about this setback. Please remain positive and know that you're fans are always here for you. Take good care of yourself.

Love Sarah

oreli

17.02.2009

Roger i just wish you healthy!

you are the best and we are love you very much!

fan-de-tennis

17.02.2009

yes Roger, priority is GS.
Rest well champ.
We are with you Roger.
And i wish you good training and preparation.

New_Yorker

17.02.2009

Dear Roger,

I fully understand your decision. Your health should be your first concern. You never chickened out. When you said you would withdraw, that really meant you needed to.

So, please rehab yourself untill you are fully ready for the battles.

Lots of love!

Sandie

17.02.2009

Ohhhh, I've just logged back on and read this... :( Wishing you all the best, Roger, hope your back will be safe and sound and strong again as soon as possible. You have to do what you have to do. Take the greatest care, and see you on the North American hard court swing. Love you loads and loads, and of course, you have my continued support. Always!

One Love
Sandie xXx

moniq

17.02.2009

it's ok roger just rest well and take your time..
can't wait to see u back on a court..;)

Funkyfresh

17.02.2009

Dear Roger,
It's a pity you have to withdraw, but I completely understand your decision.

Sure, some fans who bought tickets will be a bit disappointed, but like you said;
we will always support you!

Take some rest, practise and I'm sure you'll soon be ready for the rest of the season!

Allez Roger!

Kishnabe

17.02.2009

We will all miss you in action in dubai. Regardless, we all hope that you will definetly be back stronger and better to take roland garros and Wimbledon. Peace

sallya

17.02.2009

Take your time, Roger, make sure that you're fit and prepared for the task ahead. I completely understand and will be ready to cheer when you're back.

SallyA
x

blanik90

17.02.2009

Hi Roger,
I am so sorry!!But health is more important!!
Just rest and than you will be in the good form again:)
We are always with you :-*
Love, Blanka

icedevil0289

17.02.2009

awww, I'm definitely sorry to hear this. I was looking foward to seeing him play in dubai, but nothing is more important than his health. So rest up roger and good luck with everything.

vrazkar

17.02.2009

Dearest Roger, take your time and come back to the court when you feel that you are ready!

Forever your fan,
Maria

oreli

17.02.2009

Roger you know,i just want you healthy and i think you are doing the right thing!
you need to take care of your back!!!it is the most important thing!

i love you Roger,no matter what!

JEUX-SET-MATCH

17.02.2009

***DEAREST ROGIE****
We will miss you but take all the time you need
Thank you for updating us on your condition.
Love always
JSM

n_leo

17.02.2009

dear roger....

we understand ur dissapointment... but it's alright..
ur back needs rest..
take care and gear up for FO , wimby and ur no.1 ranking...
take care champ..

looking forward to see u play...
lots of love and respect.

neeraja

anushruti

17.02.2009

hey rog,

it's sad dat u hv 2 withdraw 4m 2 events....but never mind...dis decision of yours might help u 2 get d big 2 of '09...i.e. french open and wimby....best of luck champ 4 d rest of d season...

get back ur #1 spot quickly..i'm just dying 2 watch u going on top of the world again...
have some rest and get well very soon...

with lots of luv 4m india.

Nit124

17.02.2009

Oh!!! What a pity! But the health is more important than any tournament... Ok, rest a lot...

Angel_7

17.02.2009

WE all will miss u ROGI good luck in every thing u do

zonash

17.02.2009

hey rogerrr!
don't worry we all understand and i hope u'll be all right very soon!
take carezz!
kind regardss!!

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