Roger Federer (40) wants to know again: The 20-time Grand Slam champion will serve at the ATP tournament “Swiss Indoors” in Basel (worth 2.2 million euros) in October. Provided the knee holds!
It will be the big comeback for Federer after his Wimbledon quarter-finals (against Poland Hurkacz) last year and subsequent knee surgery. It was Federer’s third knee operation.
Despite his advanced tennis age, the Swiss never allowed any doubts about his comeback. “I’m really motivated and I’m working as hard as I’m allowed to,” said Federer. At the same time, he also knows what risks are involved.
Federer may already be competing in doubles at the Laver Cup in London in September to see if his knee will hold up under competitive conditions. Then he will start in Basel from October 22nd to 30th.
Huge interest in Federer’s comeback in the St. Jakobshalle in Basel is expected worldwide.
Federer has won a total of 103 titles on the ATP Tour and led the world rankings for 310 weeks.
