Roger Federer’s biographer announces when the Swiss ace might retire from tennis


Roger Federer’s biographer announces when the Swiss ace might retire from tennis

Roger Federer

Roger Federer

Swiss tennis masterclass, Roger Federer has had a flourishing two decade long career during which the Swiss has claimed 20 coveted Grand Slams and numerous awards and recognitions from the tennis as well as sporting community as a whole.

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Federer is entering into his 40s, the age when most players consider retirement from the sport. Similarly, a lot has been in the air over his retirement from tennis. It is noteworthy that Federer has not played a competitive match since February last year after undergoing two knee surgeries.

Fans would find it majorly difficult to cope with Federer’s retirement

Roger Federer

Respected Swiss sports journalist and Federer’s biographer, Simon Graf has shared his thoughts on the raging debate around the retirement of 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer.

Speaking on a podcast, Graf said that even if the Swiss champion stays involved with the game after calling time on his professional career, it won’t be easy for tennis fans to come to terms with his retirement, as and when that happens.

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“It will happen sometime. Maybe he will announce (that) he will step away from the game in Basel maybe. I don’t think it’s important for him where he steps away,” the veteran sports journalist said.

“I mean, we don’t know. I don’t think Roger knows himself. I mean, I know he’s far from where he would love to be right now. In terms of form, tennis-wise, he alone (knows), the grip, go-back, get-back to the court, when he really feels he can play at a certain level,” Graf said.

Federer’s retirement will be a tragedy in the trajectory of tennis.

Federer out of action since February 2020

Roger Federer

Roger Federer has been missing from tennis action since a year now because of a troublesome knee for which he had to undergo two surgeries last year.

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Speaking at an awards night in his homeland at the end of last year, the Swiss maestro raised doubts over his presence at the Melbourne Slam and eventually pulled out of the tournament as his recovery is falling behind schedule.

For the first time in his career, the Swiss will not be competing at the Australian Open however, fans will hopefully get to see Federer doing what he loves at the Dubai Championships in mid-March.

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