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28. August 2021 – 8:18 clock
No forecast of a possible comeback
The longing for Roger Federer is great, but the concern for his health is even greater: Boris Becker does not dare to predict a possible comeback of the injured tennis superstar – but he is not too optimistic.
“The rest of his life is still ahead of him”
“It is the third operation on the same knee, which is not a good sign,” said the German tennis idol in a media panel on TV channel Eurosport about the 40-year-old Swiss: “I would like Roger to be fit and playful again top to see in one place. But there is a lot in the balance. “
Grand Slam record champion Federer announced in mid-August that he would have to undergo a third operation on his right knee and that he would be out for months. He only returned to the tour in March after a one-year break and two interventions. “He said that he was trying to come back on the pitch – he has never expressed himself so vaguely,” said Becker worried. Much more important, however, is that Federer get well again.
“The rest of his life is still ahead of him. He no longer has to prove to us that he can play tennis,” said Becker and advised Federer: “Take care of your health, you’re only 40. You shouldn’t get the hell out of it risk that you might still have permanent damage to your knee. That would be the maximum penalty. ” (tno/sid)
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