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Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on during his Men’s Singles Semifinal match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day eleven of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on during his Men’s Singles Semifinal match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day eleven of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
Former World No.1 Roger Federer recently shocked his fans after announcing that he will not be able to feature at the Australian Open 2022. The Swiss Maestro is currently recovering from his knee injury and, in such a situation, he won’t be able to make it up till the first Grand Slam of the upcoming season.
Roger Federer last played at the Wimbledon Championships 2021, where he managed to reach the quarter-finals. However, Hubert Hurkacz, who considers Federer as his idol, defeated him there in straight sets and knocked him out of the major.
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“Has to retire at Wimbledon”- Batata Clerc
In a recent interview with ESPN, former World No.4 Batata Clerc, revealed what he thinks about Federer’s future. He stated that according to him, the 20-time Grand Slam champion should retire at the Wimbledon Championships 2022 and must not extend his professional career any more than that.
Batata Clerc opinó sobre la situación de Federer: "Para mí se tiene que retirar en #Wimbledon".#ESPNTenishttps://t.co/ezFEwcCk85
— ESPN Tenis (@ESPNtenis) November 25, 2021
“For me he has to retire at Wimbledon,” said Clerc in the interview. (Translated via Google Translate)
Many experts and fans were of the opinion that Federer will announce his retirement right after the Wimbledon Championships 2021 since he has already entered his forties. However, the Swiss Maestro wants to play more and his retirement plans seem to be very ambiguous right now.
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Roger Federer casts doubts over his participation at the Wimbledon Championships 2022
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In a recent interview with Sky Sports Italy, Federer disclosed that he is not even sure whether he would be able to feature at the Wimbledon Championships next year or not. He highlighted that he would take a call on the issue in April or May next year.
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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 7, 2021. Roger Federer during a press conference after losing his quarter final match against Hubert Hurkacz Pool via REUTERS/Joe Toth
“I will know more in April and May but in my mind I see it very difficult to play Wimbledon in 2022,” said Federer in the interview.
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Fans really want Federer to hang in there for some more time. They have huge expectations from him and believe that he still has a lot of tennis left inside him. Will he be able to win yet another Grand Slam title before bidding goodbye to the sport?
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