Two time Thailand Open defending champion Roger Federer will not be playing in this years 2006 Thailand Open event. Initially I thought it was because he didn't want to come to South East Asia, due to his busy schedule but i later realized it was because of commitments to the Swiss Davis Cup team.

The Swiss team will be facing a relegation fight to stay in the Davis Cup World Group against promotion chasing Serbia Montenegro. The Davis Cup playoffs will be held from 22 September to 24 September 2006, which clashes with the Thailand Open which starts on 24 September to 1 October 2006.

Let's hope Roger will be able to make it for next's years Thailand Open.