Fed begins hardcourt campaign in Montreal

Swiss master Roger Federer is chasing his third Rogers Cup after confirming his place in the tournament in Montreal next week.

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Roger Federer has confirmed he will play at next week's Montreal Masters. (AAP)

Roger Federer will kick off his North American hardcourt campaign and build up to the US Open by competing at the Rogers Cup in Montreal next week.

Federer will be seeking his third Rogers Cup title but first in Montreal, where he has not competed since 2011 in the tournament that alternates between Montreal and Toronto, where he registered wins in 2004 and 2006.

The 19-time grand slam champion, who won a record eighth Wimbledon title last month, will celebrate his 36th birthday on Tuesday, August 8 at the event.

"I'm happy to be coming back to Montreal, as I have not had the chance to play there for many years," said Federer in a statement released by Tennis Canada.

"This 2017 season has been very exciting and I am really looking forward to being back on the court on the ATP Tour."

The US Open begins on August 28.


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