Roger Federer announces decision to play in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Roger Federer on Monday said that he will be competing in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Olympic Gold medal is only major hour that is missing for tennis legend. Federer came close to winning medal in 2012 London Olympics, buit he lost in final match against Britain's Andy Murray.

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Have been debating for a long time

Federer anunced decision after an exhibition match against John Isner in Tokyo. “I've been debating with my team for a few weeks w, months actually, what I should do in summertime (of 2020) after Wimbledon and before US Open. I carried flag twice for Switzerland in Ans and Beijing, I’ve got a gold and a silver, and I would love to play again so I’m very excited.” 2020 Games will be Federer's fifth appearance at Olympics, having represented Switzerland in Sydney 2000, Ans 2004, Beijing 2008, and London 2012. Federer did t compete in 2016 Olympic Games in Rio because of an injury. He has a Bronze medal and a Silver medal to his name. 

men's singles gold-medal match in Tokyo is scheduled for August 2, four weeks before US Open starts in New York. 

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Innumerable records to his name

Federer has 20 Grand Slam titles to his name. He has 8 Wimbledon titles and holds record for most Wimbledon Championships won. Federer is tied for most US Open titles with Jimmy Conrs and Pete Sampras at five. He also has 102 Career Singles Titles, which is 2nd most in Open Era just behind Jimmy Conrs (who has 109 titles) and just ahe of Ivan Lendl (who has 94 titles). Federer has also been awarded Laureus Sports Award and named World Sportsman of Year four times, 2005-2008. 

Swiss great has t shown any signs of retiring from game and has proven time and again that is just a number that athletes are subjected to. On multiple occasions, Federer has turned around all opinions and thoughts that he would t be able to continue playing game at very top level. However, his work ethics and fitness have helped him have a fantastic career and firmly establish himself as greatest athlete of tennis and for some people, one of greatest ever athlete. Along with Rafael Nal and vak Djokovic, he is a part of 'Big Three' that have been dominating tennis since turn of Century.

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