Federer Set To Miss Australian Open

Roger Federer has confirmed that he is unlikely to to play at the Australian Open due to lack of fitness.

The 40-year-old has not played since losing in the last eight of the competition in July after battling with knee injury which required surgery.

"I would be extremely surprised if I could play Wimbledon," he said.

"I will be able to resume running quietly in January and resume sessions on the court with complex support in March or April.

"I therefore estimate my return to competition in the summer of 2022."

The 20-time Grand Slam winner also revealed that he wants to return to Tennis on his own terms.

"I would be extremely surprised if I could play Wimbledon," he said.

"I will be able to resume running quietly in January and resume sessions on the court with complex support in March or April.

"I therefore estimate my return to competition in the summer of 2022."

"My ambition is to see what I'm capable of one last time," he said.

"I also wish I can say goodbye in my own way and on a tennis court. That's why I give my all in my rehabilitation.

"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 go back. And I still believe in it - I believe in these kinds of miracles."