"We decided a minor operation was the best solution to ensure a full and quick recovery. Earlier today I had the operation and I’m happy to report it went extremely well."
"Following advice from the medical experts, my team and I have decided that it is crucial I do not put time pressure on my recovery process. We have therefore decided I should withdraw from the Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome tournaments to ensure I give myself the proper amount of time to return at my highest level."
"I don't want to rush anything, I will only go to Paris if I am in a position to go all the way. At the moment it is more no than yes, in that case I will go directly to the tournaments on the grass."
“It will be a different grass season, because I won't get there with so many matches on my shoulders. Mentally, this stop was difficult, and the day I officially announced that I would not play in Rome was terrible."
"But I will turn these negative energies into competitive nastiness when I return, I have always come back stronger after injuries. If all goes well, I'd like to have a nice American summer in the Masters 1000 in Canada and Cincinnati and then aim for the US Open. And I don't forget Davis: we have a very strong team that can win the Cup."
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