Roger Federer gets second chance at a renewed comeback

     At 38, Roger Federer has seen many tournaments and have captured their titles. The arthroscopic surgery he had and resulting in a miss of 5 events proved to be bleak at times, but not now. One of the nearly biggest is Indian Wells. Federer lost the title last year to Dominic Thiem and wouldn't be ready to play this season either. He withdrew sorrowfully but a ray of advancement came in the form of a world health crisis -- The coronavirus.

     The cold viral epidemic had started to create monstrous situations for people who knew very little of the crisis only that it started in China and continued its rampage throughout the world. Tournament directors of the California event didn't know how to approach the upcoming situation. Would sanitizing conditions throughout the venue be enough to keep the somewhat contagious virus contained? It's not known and not worth taking a chance. The directors decided to cancel the event. Monies for all, as well as many ranking points would be lost for players. Federer, and others recovering from injury and surgery would reap the harvest of having more time to heal and practice. "We are very disappointed that the tournament will not take place, but the health and safety of the local community..and everyone...is of paramount importance," Tommy Haas, the Indian Wells tournament director had commented. There was mention of the California event being held at another date and this will give Federer and others the time needed to re-group, heal and possibly be prepared for the event later. Who's to say if other tournaments will go the same route and that Federer would gain in being more physically ready to participate? It might be for the wrong reason, but timing may just be on the Swiss player's side when Indian Wells and maybe other tournaments might have to be re-scheduled for future times.

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