04-11-2005, 02:00 AM
Goed nieuws!
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"A few weeks ago I was not sure how quickly my ankle would recover but now I am on the court and playing again," Federer said.
"I go to Shanghai with a fresh mind and really look forward to defending the title."
The twice champion, who defeated Lleyton Hewitt in the 2004 final and Andre Agassi in the 2003 final, will be making his fourth consecutive appearance in the ATP finale.
Last year in Houston, Federer was undefeated and improved his record at the event to 13-1.
Federer clinched the year-end world number one ranking in Bangkok earlier this month and carries a 77-3 match record in 2005.
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"A few weeks ago I was not sure how quickly my ankle would recover but now I am on the court and playing again," Federer said.
"I go to Shanghai with a fresh mind and really look forward to defending the title."
The twice champion, who defeated Lleyton Hewitt in the 2004 final and Andre Agassi in the 2003 final, will be making his fourth consecutive appearance in the ATP finale.
Last year in Houston, Federer was undefeated and improved his record at the event to 13-1.
Federer clinched the year-end world number one ranking in Bangkok earlier this month and carries a 77-3 match record in 2005.