Federer pulls out of French Open due to injury

Swiss tennis sensation Roger Federer has pulled out of the French open citing injury. The 17-time Grand Slam champion, who is down with back injury, took to his Facebook page and wrote that he would be taking unnecessary risk if he participates in Roland Garros. The 34-year-old said that he is not 100% sure of his overall fitness. Federer had not played the Madrid Masters due to the back injury.