Tennis: Federer Ready For Germany Tourney

Five-time champion, Roger Federer, will take perfect fitness into a match as the Swiss starts his grass-court season at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany.

The No 3, who will seek his first title on the German grass since 2008, said the undisclosed hip injury which bothered him for a month at the height of the clay campaign is now cured.

That could be perfect timing with the most intense part of the 2012 summer coming up fast, featuring Wimbledon and the London Olympics which will also be contested at the All England Club in early August.

“I’m not too worried about this summer of tennis. In fact, I have not felt so fresh and relaxed in a long time. I’m right where I want to be,” said the record 16-time Grand Slam champion.