Andy Roddick dives into the condition of Roger Federer’s knee on the eve of his retirement amid rumors of a tennis comeback
Roger Federer had undergone three knee surgeries after 2020, including two in that same year, which hampered his movement.
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Roger Federer and Andy Roddick (via Tennis Archives/X)
American tennis legend and former World No. 1 Andy Roddick has commented on Roger Federer’s knee condition on the eve of the Swiss star’s retirement three years ago. Federer announced his retirement on September 15, 2022, before playing his final professional match on September 24, 2022, at the Laver Cup.
Roddick, who played numerous matches against Federer during his career, claims that not many people understood the condition of Federer’s knee prior to his retirement. The American believes that the reason for a potential comeback is that Federer’s knee is now in better condition than it was three years ago.
I don’t think people really understand how bad his knee was and how many times his surgery didn’t go to plan. Not even just to play tennis, but even when he played doubles to finish Laver Cup, that was really dicey. When I saw him in Laver Cup in 2021, people were like ‘oh he’s gonna comeback’, and he was on crutches and was hiding them during photoshoots. His knee was really bad.
Andy Roddick said on his Served Podcast
Federer has not been completely away from tennis since his retirement. The Swiss has been seen at several tennis tournaments, including the Shanghai Masters last year, where he watched the final between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
I know he always wanted to do a bigger goodbye and it sounds like maybe the knee now is healthy enough where he could probably entertain it. I think people want to be able to say goodbye to him. I know the shots that he hit when the chips were down. Imagine there is an open canvas and a partnership with no consequences, it will be amazing to watch.
Andy Roddick added
In a recent interview, Federer revealed that, despite becoming a golf enthusiast, he misses tennis and hopes to get himself into a condition where he can play three times a week. However, the 20-time Grand Slam champion has not shared any details about a potential comeback yet.
Andy Roddick hints at one final chapter of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry
Roddick has predicted the locations where Roger Federer could make his tennis comeback. The Swiss star has announced a potential return to the tennis court in the near future, but it will only be in exhibition matches rather than on the ATP Tour.
He would want to hit different markets. Hence, I guess he wants to see South America. He is obviously going to be in Basel. There’s going to be somewhere in London or those places where he created the most memories. I’m sure, Madison Square Garden. I’m sure he’s going to hit all these massive arenas and then can you convince Rafa to come where you sell at a 100,000 people somewhere where you say goodbye to both of them simultaneously.
Andy Roddick said on his Served Podcast
Roddick himself has played exhibition matches with Federer in the past, including one at Madison Square Garden in 2012. The American defeated the Swiss on that night before, also beating him on the ATP Tour in Miami that year in three sets. That was the last match the two played on tour, as Roddick retired after the 2012 US Open.
Federer played his last ATP match at the Laver Cup in 2022 in London. The Swiss stated that he chose this city because he made some of his best memories there, including winning eight Wimbledon titles, earning one Olympic silver medal, and capturing two ATP World Tour Finals titles.
Moreover, a potential exhibition match with Rafael Nadal adds to the storyline. The two tennis titans were seen crying next to each other on the eve of Federer’s retirement three years ago. Now, Nadal himself is no longer a professional tennis player, having stepped away from the game at the conclusion of Spain’s Davis Cup journey last year.
Roland Garros shares a beautiful tribute on Rafael Nadal
Roland Garros has shared a wonderful tribute to their greatest champion, Rafael Nadal. This development came after it was confirmed that the legendary left-handed tennis player would be honored with a special ceremony to celebrate his illustrious career on the first day of this year’s edition.
Nadal is undoubtedly the greatest champion in Roland Garros history, winning an astonishing 14 titles and losing only four matches. From 2005 to 2008, the Spaniard remained unbeatable, even at the expense of his great rival, Roger Federer.
Until 2015, the Spaniard had only lost one match at Roland Garros, which came in the fourth round in 2009 against Robin Soderling. Novak Djokovic is the only player to have beaten Nadal multiple times in the French capital.
Nadal’s last match at Roland Garros came during the Paris Olympics last year. The 38-year-old lost to Djokovic in the second round. He also played doubles with Carlos Alcaraz but lost in the quarterfinals.
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