No Retirement Indicated in the 2020 Schedule of Roger Federer

Roger Federer enjoyed yet another remarkable season in 2019, finishing the year ranked third in the world. However, the 20-time Grand Slam champion sustained the tiring season at the age of 38. Will the 2020 schedule of Roger Federer gradually see him slow down, or will the Swiss maestro mirror his 2019 schedule?

Federer played 15 tournaments in the 2019  season, including the Laver Cup. Despite playing the packed season, he also chose played exhibition matches in South America and China with Alexander Zverev.

However, he pulled out of the inaugural edition of the ATP Cup in January. This indicated he would play a lighter schedule in 2020. Because of his age and his recent brush with injuries, his fans were relieved when the schedule was released.

Roger Federer 2020 Schedule

Before Wimbledon

Roger’s schedule minimizes travel while playing the tournaments he enjoys, defending his points from 2019.

He starts off with no preparatory event at the Australian Open. In the last few years, he started the year in Perth with his compatriot Belinda Bencic at the Hopman Cup. This event is now canceled as it makes way for the ATP Cup.

ATP Cup could have provided him a high number of points and hefty prize money. But it may have increased travel involved during the week, as the knockout stage could take place in a different city than group stages.

Chances are Federer opted out of this tournament to reduce activity in his schedule and smartly prepare at one place before the Asia-Pacific Slam.

After the Australian Open, Roger plays a solitary exhibition match in Cape Town and moves to Dubai to play the ATP 500 event there. This is followed by Indian Wells & Miami Masters tournaments (i.e. the Sunshine Duo).

In 2019, Federer won Dubai Championships and Miami Masters and reached the final at Indian Wells Masters. At all three official ATP tournaments after the Australian Open, Roger has a ton of points to defend.

After this, he takes a long break and returns to the clay courts at Caja Magica in Madrid, followed by Rome Masters and the French Open.

For the Grass season, Federer is playing the usual Halle-Wimbledon combo. He will be the defending champion at Halle and defending finalist at Wimbledon.

After Wimbledon

Federer will also take part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after Wimbledon.

For the US Open, he will play Cincinnati Masters followed by the US Open. At Cincinnati, he lost early in the third round last year, and at US Open he lost a heart-breaking QF to Grigor Dimitrov.

In addition, the Basel native will take part in the Laver Cup, which is scheduled from September 25-27 in the USA. He finally flies to Basel, his hometown, to defend his title from 2019.

There are no fall events planned, so it suggests that Federer plans to skip the Asian Swing or the European Indoor season (except Basel).

Federer’s provisional schedule for the 2020 season suggests that he is restraining himself from playing more tournaments.

Will Roger Federer retire in 2020?

There have been several rumors about his retirement. Federer’s own statements given to the media also indicate that he might be thinking of hanging up his racquet. However, Roger’s 2020 schedule shows no signs of him slowing down.

He enjoys massive respect, love, and admiration all over the world. Certainly, everyone in the global Tennis community (including his own sponsors) would want him to play as long his body stays healthy.