Tennis schedule 'ridiculous,' fumes Federer

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BEIJING, Aug 14 (AFP): Roger Federer complained the Olympic tennis schedule was "ridiculous" after playing six matches in just four days.

The top seed won his singles match against Tomas Berdych and had just one hour and 40 minutes to recover before returning for the doubles.

"I find it a little bit ridiculous that we're playing maybe 11 matches in seven days, to be honest," Federer said.

"You know, I know it rained the first day. But quite honestly, I don't understand why we don't play such a big tournament over 10 days maybe.

"That's the only regret I have at the moment because I think this is asking just a little bit too much and too much trouble."

The event is Grand Slam-size but played in almost half the time-eight days rather than a fortnight-and most of the first day was lost to rain.