Roger Federer Says He’ll Be “Out Of The Game For Many Months”

Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2018
Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2018. Photo by James Marsh/BPI/REX/Shutterstock

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines. In a video posted on Instagram, Federer announced that he requires another surgery on his knee that will keep him “out of the game for many months.”

Federer previously missed more than a year of action after having two procedures on his right knee. The 40-year-old legend made an encouraging comeback at Roland Garros and Wimbledon but ended up hurting himself again.

According to Federer, he picked up the injury “during the grass-court season and Wimbledon.” After checking up with the doctors, he was advised to have surgery and decided to do it in order to set himself up for another comeback.

“I want to be healthy. I want to be running around later, as well, again, and I want to give myself a glimmer of hope, also, to return to the tour in some shape or form,” Federer explained in the video. “I am realistic, don’t get me wrong. I know how difficult it is at this age right now to do another surgery and try it.”

Roger Federer is currently tied with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic for most Grand Slam titles in men’s singles with 20. He picked up his most recent title in 2018 when he won the Australian Open.

This year, Federer skipped the Australian Open but made an appearance at the French Open, where he withdrew from the tournament after reaching the round of sixteen. He then took part in Wimbledon, where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Hubert Hurkacz.

Jasmin can write about almost everything expect about himself. All you need to know is that he likes music, Nutella stuffed pancakes and sleeping till noon on Sundays.