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.

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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.

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Roger Federer made a successful return to Grand Slam action on Monday, defeating Denis Istomin in the first round of the 2021 French Open. This marked Federer’s first major tournament appearance after 487 days of hiatus.

Despite the long break, caused by two knee surgeries, Federer demonstrated impressive dominance on the court. He needed only three sets to deal with Istomin (6-2, 6-4, 6-3) while not allowing any breaks and producing 48 winners compared to 20 unforced errors.

Federer, who has one Roland Garros win on his resume, will face Marin Cilic in the second round of the tournament.

The last time Roger Federer played a Grand Slam match was the 2020 Australian Open, where he was eliminated in the semi-finals. Shortly after, Federer underwent a right knee surgery to deal with an issue that was bothering him for quite some time. Following a setback in recovery, he was forced to have another procedure on the same knee and didn’t return to competitive tennis until March 2021.

The 2021 French Open already saw some major names being eliminated from the tournament, including the reigning US Open champion Dominic Thiem. He was defeated by unseeded Spaniard Pablo Andujar despite holding a 2-0 lead after two sets.

There was a surprising exit in women’s singles as well, with 2021 Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka deciding to withdraw from competitions. Osaka made the decision after being threatened with sanctions for her refusal to attend press conferences.

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After missing the better part of the 2020 tennis season due to two knee surgeries, Roger Federer, arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, is ready to make his comeback next year.

In a recent chat with German’s Schweizer Illustrierte, Federer said that he’s recovering according to plan and is “gradually” returning to his usual training regime.

“I’m on the right track,” said Federer. “I’m gradually coming back but I’m going to take my time and don’t want to put any pressure on myself.”

Federer added that he’s optimistic about making an appearance at the 2021 Australian Open in January, where he would pursue his seventh win on the tournament and 21st career Grand Slam.

“At the moment, it looks like I can make my comeback at the Australian Open in January,” he added.

Roger Federer’s most recent tournament appearance was also the Australian Open, having reached the semifinals in the 2020 edition of the tournament. Federer sustained a knee injury during the tournament, requiring a procedure to deal with the issue. He later suffered a setback in recovery and underwent another surgery that subsequently ruled him out for the year. 

Elsewhere in the interview, Federer also shared his opinion about retirement. According to the 39-year-old, he has been thinking about saying goodbye to tennis a lot but isn’t ready to quit just yet. 

“I have been thinking about ideas for about five years,” he explained. “But as long as I am having fun and it’s right for all of us, I’ll keep going.”

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Roger Federer won’t play competitive tennis until 2021. Federer made an announcement on social media on Wednesday saying that he recently suffered a rehabilitation setback and will be out for the remainder of 2020.

Federer underwent a procedure on his right knee in February and was initially set to miss up to four months. This timeline had the 38-year-old champion not playing the French Open, but he hoped he’ll be able to return in time for Wimbledon.

However, Federer didn’t miss much as the coronavirus pandemic caused all major tournaments to be either canceled, suspended, or postponed. With this changing landscape and the fact that his rehabilitation isn’t going as planned, the decision to turn his focus to next season instead of taking unnecessary risks is probably the best.

”A few weeks ago, having experienced a setback during my initial rehabilitation, I had to have an additional quick arthroscopic procedure on my right knee,” Federer explained his decision.

”I will look forward to seeing everyone back on tour at the start of the 2021 season,” he added.

It still remains unknown wheater the tennis tournaments could return this year. Among the three remaining Grand Slams for 2020, Wimbledon was the first one to make a decision, opting to skip the 2020 tournament altogether. French Open and US Open are still mulling their options while keeping optimism that the tournaments could still take place later this year.

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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.

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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.

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Roger Federer made a successful return to Grand Slam action on Monday, defeating Denis Istomin in the first round of the 2021 French Open. This marked Federer’s first major tournament appearance after 487 days of hiatus.

Despite the long break, caused by two knee surgeries, Federer demonstrated impressive dominance on the court. He needed only three sets to deal with Istomin (6-2, 6-4, 6-3) while not allowing any breaks and producing 48 winners compared to 20 unforced errors.

Federer, who has one Roland Garros win on his resume, will face Marin Cilic in the second round of the tournament.

The last time Roger Federer played a Grand Slam match was the 2020 Australian Open, where he was eliminated in the semi-finals. Shortly after, Federer underwent a right knee surgery to deal with an issue that was bothering him for quite some time. Following a setback in recovery, he was forced to have another procedure on the same knee and didn’t return to competitive tennis until March 2021.

The 2021 French Open already saw some major names being eliminated from the tournament, including the reigning US Open champion Dominic Thiem. He was defeated by unseeded Spaniard Pablo Andujar despite holding a 2-0 lead after two sets.

There was a surprising exit in women’s singles as well, with 2021 Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka deciding to withdraw from competitions. Osaka made the decision after being threatened with sanctions for her refusal to attend press conferences.

The post Roger Federer Returns to Grand Slam Tennis After 487 Days appeared first on SportzBonanza.

After missing the better part of the 2020 tennis season due to two knee surgeries, Roger Federer, arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, is ready to make his comeback next year.

In a recent chat with German’s Schweizer Illustrierte, Federer said that he’s recovering according to plan and is “gradually” returning to his usual training regime.

“I’m on the right track,” said Federer. “I’m gradually coming back but I’m going to take my time and don’t want to put any pressure on myself.”

Federer added that he’s optimistic about making an appearance at the 2021 Australian Open in January, where he would pursue his seventh win on the tournament and 21st career Grand Slam.

“At the moment, it looks like I can make my comeback at the Australian Open in January,” he added.

Roger Federer’s most recent tournament appearance was also the Australian Open, having reached the semifinals in the 2020 edition of the tournament. Federer sustained a knee injury during the tournament, requiring a procedure to deal with the issue. He later suffered a setback in recovery and underwent another surgery that subsequently ruled him out for the year. 

Elsewhere in the interview, Federer also shared his opinion about retirement. According to the 39-year-old, he has been thinking about saying goodbye to tennis a lot but isn’t ready to quit just yet. 

“I have been thinking about ideas for about five years,” he explained. “But as long as I am having fun and it’s right for all of us, I’ll keep going.”

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Roger Federer won’t play competitive tennis until 2021. Federer made an announcement on social media on Wednesday saying that he recently suffered a rehabilitation setback and will be out for the remainder of 2020.

Federer underwent a procedure on his right knee in February and was initially set to miss up to four months. This timeline had the 38-year-old champion not playing the French Open, but he hoped he’ll be able to return in time for Wimbledon.

However, Federer didn’t miss much as the coronavirus pandemic caused all major tournaments to be either canceled, suspended, or postponed. With this changing landscape and the fact that his rehabilitation isn’t going as planned, the decision to turn his focus to next season instead of taking unnecessary risks is probably the best.

”A few weeks ago, having experienced a setback during my initial rehabilitation, I had to have an additional quick arthroscopic procedure on my right knee,” Federer explained his decision.

”I will look forward to seeing everyone back on tour at the start of the 2021 season,” he added.

It still remains unknown wheater the tennis tournaments could return this year. Among the three remaining Grand Slams for 2020, Wimbledon was the first one to make a decision, opting to skip the 2020 tournament altogether. French Open and US Open are still mulling their options while keeping optimism that the tournaments could still take place later this year.

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