by Cro Morgan » Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:21
Sall good...
Federer looking for full fitness by Indian Wells
Roger Federer, speaking to Swiss tabloid Blick, says he is optimistic that he will be fully fit by Indian Wells after missing Dubai with a lung infection.
"This is not like the mononucleosis two years ago, where there was a lot of uncertainty. I think I'll start back in Indian Wells, and when I start, I will be healthy and fit," he said. "But as I said, it's only possible if I get the green light physically [from the doctors]. The worst cases prognosis is a break of six weeks."
Federer said he first felt ill last Tuesday. "After the Australian Open I took it fairly easy... so there's no question of it being from strain. Last Tuesday, I practiced and it quickly went downhill. I felt chills, fever, a lot of pain in my ribs and couldn't breather normally.
"The fatigue is still there, though it's slowly getting better."
The world No. 1 is scheduled to play a 'Hit for Haiti' exhibition match at Indian Wells on March 12, along with Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. Federer said he "will do everything" to try to play the event. "The people of Haiti need our help urgently," he said.