At 40, Roger Federer remains one of the biggest stars in tennis, despite some knee problems requiring surgery.
The legend Federer will he recover from this new twist of fate ? Monday August 16, theAFP revealed that Roger Federer, the Swiss champion had to undergo a new operation, resulting in a long absence from the tennis courts. At 40, will the tennis player manage to stay at the top?
Roger Federer suffered two, in February and June 2020, he has always managed to return to the highest level. However, the weather seems to be getting stormy for the champion who revealed on Sunday August 15 that he was going to have to undergo a new operation. “To feel better, I need an operation”, He confessed in a video unveiled on Instagram in which he also warned that this would mean an absence of“many months”.
Myla, Charlene, Leo and Lenny’s father has made it clear to his fans that he will be unavailable for the US Open, which begins August 30. It is a disappointment for those who hoped to see him again, because he had already missed the Tokyo Olympics …
Roger Federer ! “I want to give myself a glimmer of hope to come back”.
« I’m a realist, don’t get me wrong. I know how difficult it is at my age to have surgery again, Roger Federer said on 20 times grand slam champion in his video. “I want to give myself a glimmer of hope that I can come back to the circuit one way or another ”, he explained. “I will go through the rehabilitation process, also with the aim of staying active, which will help me during this long time”, He added, before thanking his many fans for their support, promising to keep them informed of the following events.
Roger Federer’s fans reacted to the distressing news, including the actor Hugh Jackman : “Deb and I send you all our love and hope the recovery will be quick, take care of yourself ”, said the interpreter of Wolverine like the other subscribers of the legend. Will Federer be able to return to his best level? To be continued.
Roger Federer: the tennis player takes a big decision that hurts millions of fans
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Roger Federer will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics alongside his Swiss teammates. The 40-year-old tennis legend announced it on Twitter in a very touching message, Tuesday July 13. If many yellow ball specialists had expressed some doubts about his presence in the land of the rising sun from July 23 to August 8, the uncertainty was lifted by the athlete himself.
Just back from injury, Roger Federer had bet everything on the grass season. The Swiss had tried to chain a few matches before the start of Wimbledon, even if it meant giving up Roland-Garros. But the court star saw a ninth London title slip away after his quarter-final elimination against Pole Hubert Hurkacz on July 8.
The one who announced the day of this defeat at Wimbledon “at my age you never know what can happen”, Has just made a big decision, which he shared on Twitter.
A temporary retirement?
Roger Federer ! The one who won Roland-Garros only once, in 2009, gave some explanations on his choice. “During the grass season, I unfortunately suffered a setback with my knee and agreed to have to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics, the athlete said. I am very disappointed because it has been an honor and a highlight of my career every time I have represented Switzerland“, he added.
Roger Federer was also keen to send a message of hope to all his fans, insinuating that his retirement was not the end of his career. “I have already started my rehabilitation in hopes of being able to resume the tour later this summer”He said, showing an optimistic air. “I wish the whole Swiss team good luck”, Concluded the idol of a whole generation. But this withdrawal leaves a bitter taste in the mouth… Are we heading towards the end of the Federer era?
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