But Japan, grappling with an outbreak of infections, extended the state of emergency in its capital, Tokyo, and in three regions until the end of May.
“Honestly, I don’t know what to think. I’m kinda in between,” said Federer, who won a doubles gold at the Beijing Games in 2008 and a silver in singles four years older. late in London, on the Swiss TV channel Leman Bleu. Friday.
“I would love to play at the Olympics, win a medal for Switzerland. It would make me particularly proud. But if that doesn’t happen because of the situation, I would be the first to figure it out.
“I think what athletes need is a decision: is it going to happen or won’t it happen?”
“At the moment we have a feeling it’s going to happen. We know it’s a fluid situation. And you can also decide as an athlete if you want to go. If you feel there is a lot resistance, maybe it’s best not to go. I don’t know. “
Rafael Nadal, who is tied with Federer at 20 for most Grand Slam titles in men’s tennis singles, and 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams this week, said they were still not sure to compete in Tokyo.
Japan’s top-ranked female and male tennis players – Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori – also added their voices to concerns, saying the risks of holding the Olympics amid the pandemic should continue to be carefully discussed.
Federer, a father of four, said he took the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
“I’m happy that I was able to do it, with all the trips I make,” said Federer, who will play in the Geneva Open next week, his second tournament since returning in March after a year of absence from France. due to knee problems.
“Even if I stay in Switzerland, I think there are advantages. Mainly, I did it for others because I don’t want to give it to anyone else, although I am still very careful.
“We are very careful with family and with our friends.”
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