Twitter reacts as Roger Federer pulls out of the French Open

As a result of Roger Federer's withdrawal, Rafael Nadal becomes the fourth seed and can't meet Novak Djokovic until the semis at earliest.
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) May 19, 2016

We're sad to hear @rogerfederer will miss #RG16. All our best for a speedy recovery and return to the court, Roger! pic.twitter.com/Ybw9WWHxp5
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) May 19, 2016

65 straight Slams.
302 victories.
17 titles.
1 remarkable run. pic.twitter.com/NjbZQFL4RK
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) May 19, 2016

Never seen a slam without #Federer in my life
— Aayush Kataria (@Aayushkataria11) May 19, 2016

Oh man Roger Federer not playing the French Open is like the worst news ever :/
— Zach Arth (@Winner_of_None) May 19, 2016

Who wins with Federer's French Open withdrawal? Everyone, but certainly great news for Nadal. Djokovic, Murray, & Wawrinka secondarily.
— Riles (@rilesclubhouse) May 19, 2016

A Slam without @rogerfederer is just a neighbourhood tournament... #RolandGarros #Federer :'( https://t.co/mn09limlxA
— Bettology (@Bettology_bet) May 19, 2016

Then again, as much as French takes a hit w/no Federer, thinking he knows his best shot for another Slam is at Wimbledon. Want to be ready.
— I Hate Sports (@SpartyBarte) May 19, 2016

Thanks to Roger Federer for making all the French Open previews I've written massively out of date, cheers pal, nice one.
— Jamie Smith (@JamieSmiff) May 19, 2016

The last Slam Roger Federer missed was first one won by a Williams sister (1999 US Open).

Federer out of French Open, ending streak at 65.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) May 19, 2016

@rogerfederer, with you not there, there is no incentive left to watch #FrenchOpen @rolandgarros. Shall look forward to see you @Wimbledon
— AshInJamaica (@ASH_Jamaica) May 19, 2016

No Federer No #FrenchOpen :/
— Arnish Mistry® (@ArnishIsm) May 19, 2016

On a lighter note, it'll be "fun" to see all the memes about "The last time Federer missed a slam..."
— Nakul (@nakul530) May 19, 2016

Our @darren_cahill is in Paris and suggests weather there may have impacted Roger Federer's decision to withdraw. https://t.co/pzJABUYCMg
— ESPNTennis (@ESPNTennis) May 19, 2016

Happy Federer is skipping the ultimate dirt- baller prize. Hope the boys don't burn the place down and beat up the umpires.
— Andreen (@A_Gallivant) May 19, 2016

One of the more underrated aspects of #Federer has been his incredible durability. Demoralized to hear he won't be at the #FrenchOpen
— Adnan Virk, ESPN (@adnanESPN) May 19, 2016

Finding out that Fed isn't playing in the #FrenchOpen literally just ruined my entire day! Who am i supposed to root for now? 😭😭 #depression
— Tommy Baldinger (@T_Baldinger96) May 19, 2016

Sad that Federer's streak of majors played will end, but it's clearly in his best interest to get healthy for grass. Wise decision.
— Chris Oddo (@TheFanChild) May 19, 2016

Think Federer should be fine for WTFs if he's healthy and in decent form from June. The cut will surely be lower than Nishi's 4k last year.
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) May 19, 2016

Maybe its time to accept that Federer's era is really over.
— Qaqambile Linganiso (@TheNameClicks) May 19, 2016

In August 1999, the last time Roger Federer missed a Grand Slam main draw, Belinda Bencic was two and a half.
— Naila-Jean Meyers (@NailaJeanMeyers) May 19, 2016

big thanks to Federer for WDing before the draw ceremony. HATE IT when players wait til after for no other reason than to mess up the draw.
— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) May 19, 2016

Federer pulling out of a Grand Slam is like Raina pulling out a IPL match.

*runs*
— Diptakirti Chaudhuri (@diptakirti) May 19, 2016

Last time #Federer missed GS, ATP ranks: Sampras (1), Agassi (2), Henman (5), Courier (36), Chang (62), Becker (110) https://t.co/XWoOApjJA8
— Chris Chase (@FireChrisChase) May 19, 2016

The last time Roger Federer didn't play a slam, Sascha Zverev was 1 years old.
— Jess Stein (@jessica4stein) May 19, 2016

Last time Federer didn't play a slam there were over a BILLION fewer people in the world & MySpace had just launched pic.twitter.com/QpdpbJBdyG
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) May 19, 2016

The last time Roger Federer didn't feature in the main draw of a Slam, Christina Aguilera's "Genie In A Bottle" was the #1 song in the US.
— René Denfeld (@Renestance) May 19, 2016

Federer pulls out - his first Major absence since the 1990s. Nadal gets a top four seed. On the plus side: @Wimbledon starts in 38 days.
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) May 19, 2016

Federer missing his first slam since '99 truly puts everything in perspective.
— Noah Rubin (@Noahrubin33) May 19, 2016

Last time #Federer did not play in a Grand Slam singles main draw, we were in a different millennium: 1999 US Open
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) May 19, 2016

A major without Federer will feel very, very strange. https://t.co/8Evf8HjXeA
— Lindsay Gibbs (@linzsports) May 19, 2016