Roger Federer has lived through the 2020 season from afar, having twice operated on his right knee a few weeks after the Australian Open ended. His return to the field took place in Doha earlier this month, where the Swiss phenomenon was unable to make it past the quarter-finals, losing a comeback to Georgian Basilashvili.
The resignation of Dubai and Miami somewhat spooked his countless fans, who were eager to see him in action longer at nearly 40. The former world No. 1 has opted instead for an additional training block, waiting to find out what his schedule will be heading into Wimbledon.
The 39-year-old Swiss had promised to play some tournaments on clay, but his name does not appear on the entry list for the Monte Carlo Masters 1000. We will see if the 20-time Grand Slam champion will be present at the following events in Madrid and Rome.
Interviewed by ‘Numero’ in recent days, Roger analyzed how the pandemic has also affected his family.
Federer: We have learned to handle the situation
“Human relationships have changed in the last twelve months.
Before, you would meet a person, say hello and ask how he was doing, but there was no real interest in knowing the answer, ”explained the eight-time Wimbledon champion.
“Now things have taken on a different meaning. We all know at least one person who has contracted the virus, we hope not to contract it, the whole world is in the same situation. I must admit that I have done quite well even though the last 12 months have not been easy.
Two knee surgeries and a pandemic, but thanks to the help of my wife we have stayed together. We strictly follow the rules here in Switzerland. I was happy to spend a lot of time in my country, I usually don’t spend more than three months a year there.
We were able to see our close friends and family, albeit from a distance. At first it was strange, then we learned to deal with this new situation, “added Roger Federer.
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