BBC Sport · May 17, 2019
Italian Open: Roger Federer withdraws before quarter-final with injury
Roger Federer had been competing at the Italian Open for the first time since 2016World number three Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Italian Open before his quarter-final against Stefanos Tsitsipas with a right leg injury.
Federer, 37, a four-time finalist in Rome, was competing at the event for the first time since 2016.
The Swiss saved two match points to defeat Borna Coric 2-6 6-4 7-6 (9-7) on Thursday, having beaten Joao Sousa in straight sets earlier in the day.
Tsitsipas will face Fernando Verdasco or Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.