Federer pulls out of Telecom Masters

0 Comments | AFP, April, 2005

ROME (AFP) — World number one Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Telecom Italia Masters due to a plantar fascitis in both feet, it was announced by organisers Saturday.

The condition, one of the most common in tennis and jogging, occurs when the long, flat ligament on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) stretches irregularly and develops small tears that cause the ligament to become inflamed.

Leyton Hewitt (toe injury), Taylor Dent (ankle) and Vincent Spadea (shoulder) have also withdrawn from the men's tournament in recent days while Chanda Rubin has withdrawn from the women's tournament.

Carlos Moya and Amelie Mauresmo will defend their 2004 titles in this years event which is being held at Romes Foro Italico from May 1-15.

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