Tennis legend Roger Federer has started training after recovering from his right knee surgery. In 2020, Federer went through a double surgery on his right knee and has been out of professional tennis since then. Notably, he played only five events in 2021. On April 14, the 40-year-old uploaded a video of him training in an indoor facility.
Talking about the career of the Swiss-born, he made his debut in the ATP tour in 1998, thanks to wildcard entry. Since then, he has won 20 single men’s Grand Slam titles, which is a world record. He has also won 33 ATP titles, in addition to being number one from 2004 to 2007, and 2009. The Tennis legend holds the record of remaining number one for 302 weeks. He first reached the spot after beating Marat Safin in the 2004 Australian Open.
Federer also holds the record of winning eight Wimbledon Titles. He is tied with Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras in terms of US Open title wins with five titles. He also holds the record of winning 65 games in a row on grass court from June 2003 to July 2008.
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Meanwhile, the tennis giant has hinted at his return to the court. He said that he might return between the end of the Swiss Summer and Autumn. ‘End of the summer, early autumn,’ said Federer when asked about his possible return to the court.
On his knee injury, Federer revealed that he was on crutches for two months, adding that it has got better with time. “It’s fine. Much better, obviously, I was on crutches for two months so you have to start from the bottom. It will certainly be a whileâ€. The end of the summer, early autumn, where I’m aiming for a comeback,†Federer clarified.
