[Federer announced his withdrawal from the US Open]He missed the Tokyo Olympics, but Federer’s rest did not end. Early this morning Beijing time, the Swiss king announced that he would withdraw from the upcoming US Open and undergo his third knee surgery in two years.
Federer turned 40 on the 8th of this month. He explained to fans concerned about his health in a video: “My knee injury worsened during the grass season. The doctor told me that I need to have surgery for medium and long-term health.” Swallowed in the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Tennis Open. After the egg lost to Hubert Hulkach, Federer never participated in the game again. In the next few weeks, Federer had to use crutches, “I want to be healthy, I want to continue running in the future, and save myself a glimmer of hope of returning to the game.” It is reported that Federer’s recovery period is at least a few months, although He did not say bluntly that this season will be fully reimbursed, but in fact Federer’s return has become pessimistic.
Federer had already undergone two knee surgeries in February and May last year, after which he participated in a total of 5 events. Federer did not clarify whether he will return to the game after his injury: “I also want to give myself a glimmer of hope to return to the circuit in some form, but I must also be realistic-how difficult it is to have another surgery at this age. But I I want to stay healthy. I will complete the recovery process with my goals, and I think this will help me for a long time.” (Xinmin Evening News chief reporter Hua Xinyi)