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Swiss maestro Roger Federer has ruled himself out of the rest of 2020 tennis season after undergoing additional arthroscopic surgery on his right knee much as he did leading up to the 2017 season. The 20-time Grand Slam winner underwent the knife in February 2020, but his rehabilitation didnât go as planned and giving a major shock to his fans, Federer wonât return to action until next year.
The 38-year-old took to social media as he provided an update to everyone. He confirmed that he will be back on tour at the start of 2021 season.
"Dear fans," Federer began. "I hope you are staying safe and healthy.
"A few weeks ago, having experienced a setback during my initial rehabilitation, I had to have an additional arthroscopic procedure on my right knee.
"Now, much like I did leading up to the 2017 season, I plan to take the necessary time to be 100 per cent ready to play at my highest level.
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"I will be missing my fans and the tour dearly but I will look forward to seeing everyone back on tour at the start of the 2021 season. All the best, Roger."
â Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) June 10, 2020
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Federerâs initial surgery took place just before the COVID-19 outbreak and as all sporting events were either cancelled or postponed, the Swiss star didnât miss any events. Fans were eagerly waiting to see Federer step up in the US Open and French Open later in the year 2020.
However, with such a long time on the sidelines, it remains to be seen whether the veteran can regain his peak fitness and form. The world No. 4 is set to turn 39 next year.