Swiss maestro Roger Federer holds the record for the maximum number of Grand Slam wins by a male player (20) in the history of tennis. (Getty Images)
Roger Federer is unlikely to be fit in time for Wimbledon 2022 according to coach Severin Luthi
Roger Federer’s last appearance in a professional tennis event was at Wimbledon 2021. The Swiss maestro has been out of action for close to a year now and it could extend well beyond that. Federer had to undergo two knee surgeries in 2020 after which he made a brief comeback, playing five tournaments before he had to go for a third surgery.
Roger Federer has spent most part of the last two years on the sidelines with a right knee injury. The 40-year old ended his 2020 season after the Australian Open to undergo double knee surgery, returning in March 2021 at the ATP 250 event in Doha. Federer played just 5 tournaments before being forced out once again with an injury during his campaign at Wimbledon. Federer announced he would end his season early to have a third knee surgery.
Roger Federer’s coach Severin Luthi has revealed it’s very unlikely that Federer makes an appearance at the 2022 Wimbledon. Luthi said, “At the moment I don’t see how he should play in Wimbledon. I am not the one who says impossible but I can’t imagine it at the moment.” Luthi said that Federer would resume racket training with his wife, Mirka who is a former top 100 player. The Swiss coach added, “The main thing for him is to slowly find his feet again. He’s still in the rehabilitation phase. He can always do more, he is actively working. Not only the muscles of the knee or leg are built up but the whole body is strengthened. It’s a real conditioning program.”
Luthi is confident that Federer’s rehabilitation program is working well for the athlete. Things are slowly getting back on track for the Swiss maestro although he has not yet resumed hardcore physical work. Federer is in regular contact with his fitness trainer Pierre Paganini and will resume fitness training under his supervision very soon.
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