What if Roger Federer skipped the Roland-Garros tournament?
This is in any case what the Swiss player, always in delicacy with a knee, suggests, in an interview with La Tribune de Genève.
The former world number one explains that he does not think he will be able to return before the summer of 2022, which would make him miss the next three Grand Slams, including Roland-Garros (May 16 to June 5, 2022).
"I would be incredibly surprised to be able to play Wimbledon (Editor's note: June 27 to July 10)," said Roger Federer. Last summer, the 40-year-old had to undergo surgery for the third time on his right knee. “It was decided to suture the lesion to my meniscus, which involves some downtime. The doctors took the opportunity to treat my cartilage as well. The combination of these two interventions requires patience and prudence. "
In 2021, the Swiss only played thirteen games in 2021, before withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics.
He still hopes to return to a decent level.
“My ambition is to see one last time what I'm capable of… My life is not going to collapse if I don't play a Grand Slam final again, but it would be the ultimate dream to return.
And in fact, I still believe in it.
"Interviewed by the Italian media Mediaset, the Croatian Ivan Ljubicic, co-trainer of Roger Federer, had explained Monday that his player was" still recovering ".
"Knowing him, he wants to be sure that he can play to win the tournament by being at 100%," Ljubicic added.