Roger Federer says he is "in a really good place" with his recovery from last month`s knee surgery but clarified that he would not rush into returning to court.

The 40-year-old Federer, who shares the men`s record of 20 major titles with Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, had two knee operations in 2020 that kept him out of the tour for more than a year.

He returned to action in March but injured the knee again during the grass court season and said he needed more surgery in order to resume playing.

"It was a tough process to take that decision, just because I already had couple of knee surgeries last year," Federer told American former world number one Jim Courier in an interview at the Laver Cup on Saturday.

"I was really unhappy with how things went at Wimbledon. I was just nowhere near where I wanted to be to play at the top, top level. But I tried my best and at the end, at some point, too much is too much. Now I`ve just got to take it step by step."

Federer reached the quarter-finals at the All England club but lost in straight sets to Poland`s Hubert Hurkacz, failing to win a game in the third set.

The Swiss, who is a co-creator of the Laver Cup, made a late decision to travel to Boston for the fourth edition of the exhibition event featuring Team Europe and Team World.

Federer has been seen moving around on crutches and has received thunderous applause from spectators at the TD Garden arena during the three-day event concluding on Sunday.

"I`ve got to first walk again properly, run properly and then do the sidesteps and all the agility work and then eventually I`ve got to be back on the tennis court," he said.

"But it`s going to take me a few more months and then we`ll see how things are at some point next year. I`ve got to take my time. I don`t want to rush into anything at this point.

"This is also for my life. I want to make sure I can do everything I want to do later on. There`s no rush with anything, so I`m actually in a really good place. I think the worst is behind me. I`m really happy."

Roger Federer says he is "in a really good place" with his recovery from last month`s knee surgery but clarified that he would not rush into returning to court. The 40-year-old Federer, who shares the men`s record of 20 major titles with Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, had two knee operations in 2020 that kept him out of the tour for more than a year.

Roger Federer says he is "in a really good place" with his recovery from last month`s knee surgery but clarified that he would not rush into returning to court. The 40-year-old Federer, who shares the men`s record of 20 major titles with Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, had two knee operations in 2020 that kept him out of the tour for more than a year. He returned to action in March but injured the knee again during the grass court season and said he needed more surgery in order to resume playing. "It was a tough process to take that decision, just because I already had couple of knee surgeries last year," Federer told American former world number one Jim Courier in an interview at the Laver Cup on Saturday. "I was really unhappy with how things went at Wimbledon. I was just nowhere near where I wanted to be to play at the top, top level. But I tried my best and at the end, at some point, too much is too much. Now I`ve just got to take it step by step." Federer reached the quarter-finals at the All England club but lost in straight sets to Poland`s Hubert Hurkacz, failing to win a game in the third set. The Swiss, who is a co-creator of the Laver Cup, made a late decision to travel to Boston for the fourth edition of the exhibition event featuring Team Europe and Team World. Federer has been seen moving around on crutches and has received thunderous applause from spectators at the TD Garden arena during the three-day event concluding on Sunday. "I`ve got to first walk again properly, run properly and then do the sidesteps and all the agility work and then eventually I`ve got to be back on the tennis court," he said. "But it`s going to take me a few more months and then we`ll see how things are at some point next year. I`ve got to take my time. I don`t want to rush into anything at this point. "This is also for my life. I want to make sure I can do everything I want to do later on. There`s no rush with anything, so I`m actually in a really good place. I think the worst is behind me. I`m really happy."

Roger Federer feels worst is behind him after knee surgery but not rushing return to court

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 didn’t go as planned and giving a major shock to his fans, Federer won’t return to action until next year.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;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."

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Federer’s initial surgery took place just before the COVID-19 outbreak and as all sporting events were either cancelled or postponed, the Swiss star didn’t 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.

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.

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 didn’t go as planned and giving a major shock to his fans, Federer won’t 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. ALSO READ: IOC confirms protest ban remains - Report "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." pic.twitter.com/zXnR7gAZQA — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) June 10, 2020 × ALSO READ: Neymar faces criminal complaint for homophobia Federer’s initial surgery took place just before the COVID-19 outbreak and as all sporting events were either cancelled or postponed, the Swiss star didn’t 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.

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Roger Federer feels worst is behind him after knee surgery but not rushing return to court

Roger Federer to miss rest of 2020 season after second knee surgery