Arthur Fery acknowledged that Roger Federer is a true tennis legend but added that the Swiss will never win another Grand Slam. Fery, currently ranked second in the top division of the US college tennis rankings, recently joined The Functional Tennis Podcast to discuss the GOAT debate.
Federer, 40, has undergone three knee operations in the last two years. After undergoing two knee operations in 2020, Federer returned last year. After playing in just five tournaments, Federer announced a third knee operation.
Although Federer may not end up with the most Grand Slam number, Fery says he will always be the GOAT of elegance. “Everyone will keep Roger Federer’s name in their hearts forever. [en el debate sobre el GOAT].
He has been the most elegant player and the one who has played effortlessly,” Fery said. “I think, unfortunately, he will not go beyond the 20 Grand Slams he has now, but he will still be the GOAT of elegance.”
Federer plans to return in 2022
Federer will miss the entire clay court season and it is highly unlikely that we will see him during the grass court season. Federer could return to action around September as he has signed up to play the Laver Cup.
In his annual report, Federer indicated that he plans to return this year. “After many months of battling injuries, my return to the tour in March, following my first operation, highlighted me and energized me to continue my tennis career.
I am grateful for every minute I was able to spend with my fans and my tennis family on the court. My experience in Doha showed me that my path as an elite athlete is not over yet. The progress I make each day reinforces my conviction that I will be healthy and strong enough to return to the tennis court at the highest level,” Federer wrote in his annual report.
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