Roger Federer played just 13 matches in 2021. He has been side-lined since suffering a straight-sets quarter-final loss to Hubert Hurkacz at Wimbledon in July.
Federer underwent arthroscopic right knee surgeries in February 2020 and May 2020. He has played five tournaments since having those surgeries, all of which came in that season.
Roger Federer underwent two knee surgeries before going under the knife again in the summer. Speaking in September, 2021 he claimed he was in a “really good place” with the “worst behind him.”
The Swiss’ lay-off comes after he spent a year on the sidelines following his record-setting 15th semi-final appearance at Melbourne Park in 2020.
Roger Federer gives an injury update
Roger Federer has given his fans an update as he continues his rehabilitation following the knee injury.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner has not set foot on court since his quarter-final defeat at Wimbledon last year as he underwent knee surgery in August, 2021.
In another update with SRF TV in March, Federer said, “It will certainly be a while. The end of the summer, early autumn, where I’m aiming for a comeback.”
He added, “Currently I’m in three parts. First the whole rehab, getting back on your feet at the beginning. Then afterwards, learning to walk and building up the whole thing.”
Things you love to see 😍
Hoping to have you back soon, @rogerfederer! 🙏
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— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 11, 2022
Giving an update to the fans worldwide, Federer shared photos of him putting in the work during a gym session as he continues his rehab and recovery. Along with the workout shots, the 20-time Grand Slam champion wrote, “Rehab is rockinggggggg.”
As his rehabilitation update went around the social media platforms, several fellow tennis players were delighted with the update. Fabio Fognini replying under his post by writing, “Daiiii Rogeeerrrr… come back sooonnn @rogerfederer ”
Denis Shapovalov wrote, “Yesss” while Diego Schwartzman, Belinda Bencic and Andreas Seppi also among those who shared the excitement.
If the rehab goes according to plan then Roger is likely to return to action during the North American hard-court season with the 2022 US Open.
The Swiss has also confirmed that he will play at the Laver Cup, which will take place at London’s O2 Arena from September 23-25, 2022.