Tennis news federer
Here are some recent tennis news and updates about Roger Federer:
Recent Results:
- Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2020 Australian Open semifinals, ending his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title.
- He won the 2020 ATP Finals, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final.
- Federer withdrew from the 2021 Australian Open due to a knee injury.
Injury Update:
- Federer underwent knee surgery in May 2021 and is expected to be out of action for several months.
- He has been working on his rehabilitation and is targeting a return to competitive tennis in 2022.
Career Milestones:
- Federer became the first player to win 1,000 ATP matches in 2020.
- He surpassed Jimmy Connors' record for most weeks spent as the world's top-ranked player in 2020.
Off-Court News:
- Federer launched his own line of tennis rackets, the RF 97 Autograph, in partnership with Wilson.
- He has been involved in various charity initiatives, including the Roger Federer Foundation, which supports education and children's welfare projects in Switzerland and Africa.
Quotes and Interviews:
- "I'm not getting any younger, but I'm still feeling good. I'm still enjoying the game. I'm still motivated." - Federer on his decision to continue playing tennis despite his age and injuries.
- "I'm not sure when I'll be back on the court, but I'm working hard to get there. I'm not giving up." - Federer on his rehabilitation process.
Upcoming Schedule:
- Federer has not announced any upcoming tournaments, as he is still recovering from his knee surgery. However, he has expressed his desire to return to competitive tennis in 2022.