After missing much of last season through injury, Federer has bounced back in stunning style by winning the Australian Open, BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open this year.
A straight-sets victory over arch-rival Rafael Nadal on Sunday secured the latest of those titles for the evergreen 35-year-old Swiss.
After that win, Federer confirmed he intends to avoid competitive action until Roland Garros hosts the year’s second grand slam between May 29 and June 11.
In a court-side interview with ESPN’s Brad Gilbert, Federer said: “I’m not 24 any more, so things have changed in a big way and I probably won’t play any clay-court events except the French.
“I need a rest, my body needs healing. I need time as well to prepare, so you’ll probably see me at the French again.”
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