“In March or April, I Can Start Training”: Roger Federer To Miss Australian Open 2022, Casts Doubts Over Wimbledon Championships

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has been one of the most influential sporting personalities of the modern era. The manner in which he has commanded the court has simply been top notch. However, the former World No. 1 player has been dealing with major injuries lately. 

Recently, there has been an update by Roger Federer on his health assessment. He has spoken for the first time since bowing out of active competition and revealed that he has got the green signal to resume training from January onwards, which means he will have to skip the Australian Open this year. 

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Chances look dim for Roger Federer in the near future 

There is further doubt if he will be fit in time to compete at the Wimbledon Championships later on in the coming season. This is due to the fact that doctors have told him he could begin practicing in the month of March or April.

His timetable: «The doctors say that I will be able to jog lightly in January and gradually return to the court. Gently. They don’t know, but I’ve already been playing a bit of tennis with the kids. Then in March or April, I can start training again in a tennis-like way.» (5/12)

— Simon Graf (@SimonGraf1) November 17, 2021

While speaking on this Federer stated, “The doctors say that I will be able to jog lightly in January and gradually return to the court. Gently. They don’t know, but I’ve already been playing a bit of tennis with the kids. Then in March or April, I can start training again in a tennis-like way.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Roger Federer of Switzerland attends a press conference in the Main Interview Room court after losing his men’s Singles Quarter Final match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland on Day Nine of The Championships – Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by AELTC/Joe Toth – Pool/Getty Images)

Coming to tennis, Federer has barely played tennis this season. After losing in the Wimbledon Championships, he has not been seen on a tennis court. Sadly, he had to undergo another knee surgery that will keep him out of the game for many months. 

He did surprise one and all when he made an appearance at the Laver Cup. The wait is going to be a long one but all eyes will be on him when he steps on the court the next time. 

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