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Oct 25, 2009, 15:40 GMT

Federer says he'll be back for Basle start

Zurich, - Roger Federer says that his autumn break from tennis is just about done, with the world number one set for a return after a month off with his family as he plays the Basle Indoors in eight days. 'I've been back practising and training now for some time and all is going well,' the 15-time Grand Slam said on his Facebook page. 'I feel much better. I'm looking forward to playing my hometown tournament in Basel.' Despite reports that the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion might wait until the New Year to make a start after a long 2009 season, Federer insists that's not the case. He said that spending time with wife Mirka and the couple's three-month-old twins, he's ready for the final sprint of the 2009 ATP campaign. Federer last played in September's Davis Cup relegation win over Italy the weekend after losing the US Open final to Juan Del Potro. Federer said that his time away from tennis has been well-spent: 'I've also had a chance to spend some amazing time with my family. Myla and Charlene are doing great. 'After training yesterday, Mirka and I took them for a walk along Lake Zurich. I am always excited to be back in Switzerland!' The Swiss is due to play Basle, followed by the Paris Masters and the eight-man ATP World Tour Finals in London from November 22. He starts 2010 on New Year's eve in Abu Dhabi where rival Rafael Nadal is also playing.

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