Roger Federer dropped the latest hint he wants to retire by admitting, “I’m at the end of my career.”
But he insisted that there is still a lot of life in his 38-year-old body as he strives for one final success, another Olympic gold medal.
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The veteran star, who turns 39 in August, will miss the rest of the 2020 season when he restarts.
He underwent surgery on his problematic right knee in February, but had to undergo a second operation if his recovery was not on schedule.
Speaking to SRFSport, Federer admitted that if his body tells him enough is enough, he will take up his incredible career.
He said: “It is already clear that I am at the end of my career. I can not say what will be in two years.
“That’s why I plan year after year. I am still happy.
“But when the gears stop working, I stop. When I am old I will surely play tennis. But no longer train, just “ball”.
“It will be a very interesting step not always to work on something and only to play with colleagues.”
Federer still holds the record for the men’s Grand Slam individual titles at 20, one ahead of Rafael Nadal.
The last three came in the 13 months after returning from knee surgery and won the Australian Open 2017 and 2018, and an eighth Wimbledon crown in between.
However, one of his main goals for his next comeback is fame in Tokyo.
Federer won gold for Switzerland in 2008 in Beijing in doubles and was beaten by Andy Murray in Wimbledon’s center court four years later.
And he showed that he is desperate to get another medal at the newly arranged games next summer.
The Swiss legend added: “The Olympic Games are always something special.
“I’m excited to see what Tokyo will look like and hope that the games can take place in 2021.
“Of course I want a medal there. No matter whether single, double or mixed.
“I’m not there yet. If you’ve been on tour for 20 years, look forward to a quieter year. Proper preparation starts about three months before the games – don’t think about that beforehand. “
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