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Roger Federer indicates return at Italian Open after week off for birth of 2nd set of twins

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    FILE - In this March 16, 2014 file photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his face during the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif. Federer announced on Tuesday May 6, 2014 that has withdrawn from the Madrid Open to spend more time with his family ahead of the birth of his third child. Federer's announcement means he will likely miss the Rome Masters next week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) (The Associated Press)

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    FILE - In this April 18, 2014 file photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland acknowledges applause from the crowd during a quarterfinal match at the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament in Monaco. Federer has withdrawn from the Madrid Open to spend more time with his family ahead of the birth of his third child. Federer's announcement means he will likely miss the Rome Masters next week. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File) (The Associated Press)

ROME – Roger Federer has alluded to a return at the Italian Open following a week off to welcome the birth of his second set of twins.

The 17-time Grand Slam champion tweeted Monday, "ciao tutti, I just arrived in bella Italia! Looking forward to Rome."

Federer's first opponent at the Foro Italico is slated to be 47th-ranked Jeremy Chardy.

Federer and wife Mirka were already parents to twin daughters when they announced the birth of twin boys, Leo and Lenny, six days ago — prompting him to withdraw from the Madrid Open.

Rome is one of only three Masters titles that Federer hasn't won, and it's the last key clay-court warmup for the French Open, which starts in two weeks.

Federer reached the Rome final for the third time last year.