 Federer's joy at making tennis history was followed by father |
Roger Federer will return to action at the ATP Rogers Cup in Montreal (10-16 August) after becoming a father.
Federer's wife Mirka gave birth to twin girls in July, soon after his historic 15th Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon.
He told his website: "After the wonderful experiences over the past days i! t is my pleasure to inform you that I will be playing in Montreal.
"As I was able to find enough time to practise these past weeks, I feel fit and full of energy."
Federer, who turns 28 on 8 August, won the Canadian event, which alternates between Montreal and Toronto with a WTA event, in 2004 and 2006.
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The Rogers Cup, part of the Masters 1000 series, will also see the return of world number two and defending champion Rafael Nadal after his length lay-off with knee problems.
The Spaniard has been off the tour since being upset by Robin Soderling in the fourth round a! t the French Open in May.
It was his first defeat at Ro! land Gar ros where he had been the champion for four successive years.
