“Will Be On Crutches” – Roger Federer Announces Hiatus From Tennis for Indefinite Period

Fans of Roger Federer will have to wait longer for seeing the Swiss star return to the court. Ahead of the US Open, the 40-year-old confirmed his withdrawal not just from the hard court Grand Slam, but the next few tournaments on the ATP tour.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion cited the need for knee surgery as the reason for his withdrawal.

Roger Federer will not chase his 21st Grand Slam title in the US Open

After his loss to Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships, Federer withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics citing a knee injury. While many thought he would make it the US Open, the Swiss star faced a major blow due to the need of knee surgery.

In a video on Instagram, Federer shared the terrible news with the world. He said, “I’ll be on crutches for many weeks and out of the game for many months. I want to give myself a glimmer of hope of returning to the Tour in some shape or form.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Roger Federer of Switzerland looks dejected as he leaves centre court after losing to Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the quarter finals of the gentlemen’s singles during Day Nine of The Championships – Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)

This withdrawal means Federer will not chase a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title. Hence, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have a chance to make this piece of history in Flushing Meadows.

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