And I wanted to do the rehab process with the mentality and the body of a top athlete.»įederer says he still believes that he can compete at the highest level. «I would like to ski with my kids and play football or tennis with my friends in the future. «įederer says, surgery was inevitable for his future, both on and off the court.
I will pursue the process with full dedication. «The first check with the doctors was very encouraging. The next few months will be crucial.»įederer has had fixed his meniscus and cartilage in the right knee. «I need to be very patient and give my knee the time to heal. He «I would be incredibly surprised, if I would be playing again already in Wimbledon.»Īccording to his doctors, Federer will be able tu run slowly again in January and will be back on a tennis court not sooner than in March or April. He casts doubt over his Wimbledon participation in 2022. Roger Federer confirms, that he will not be playing the Australian Open. There should be no "special treatment" for people that can hit a ball well, anti vaccine or previously had the virus. If workers & spectators have to be double vaccinated then all players should aswell. The point is the rule should be no different for anyone. He needs to stick to his guns and if players refuse to come then so be it. Really the government should just scrap it tbh but I can just see the uproar if Andrews caves in and bends over to the pressure of Morrison. If Djockovic or whoever else disagrees with being forced to double vaccinate then don't come! But that's fine if he disagrees with the whole COVID-19 thing as everyone is entitled to their opinions and beliefs but own it without bitching about certain conditions just because you're in a position of influence.Īlthough I didn't like what Quinton DeKock did but he stood his ground and refused to play because of his opinion and beliefs on a matter of being "forced to do something". He clearly disregarded the virus & its effect from day one. Then parties in clubs without tops on before getting on a flight without being tested and returns to his family. This is a guy that selfishly organised a tennis comp in the middle of a global pandemic.
I don't agree his stance would of changed even if it did effect him more.