Federer out until next year after injury setback

Roger Federer has announced on his Twitter feed he will not be taking part in any more events this year after suffering a setback following knee surgery in March.

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

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal at Wimbledon in 2019. Photo: Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd/Alamy Live News

“Now, as much as I did leading up to 2017 season, I plan to take the necessary time to be 100% ready to play at my highest level. I will be missing my fans as the tour dearly but, I will look forward to seeing everyone back on tour at the start of the 202312 season.”

The news of the 20-times Frand Slam champion’s setback comes a day after World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said he was considering not playing in the US Open (if it goes ahead) because of his concerns over the strict quarantine rules that may be in place.

Peter Rowe

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