“This 2017 season has been very exciting and I am really looking forward to being back on the court on the ATP Tour.”
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 his previous wins in 2004 and 2006.
It has been a magical season for the 35-year-old Swiss highlighted by the 18th and 19th grand slam titles of his career at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, extending his all-time men's record haul.
News that makes sense
Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.
"We are celebrating today and the celebrations will continue over the next few days especially since Federer will celebrate his birthday with us on August 8," said tournament director Eugene Lapierre.
The Rogers Cup runs from Aug 6-13.
(Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto. Editing by Larry Fine)
