Data map: Swiss player Federer returned the ball in the game.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Chenyun

　　Chinanews Client, August 16th. Swiss tennis star Federer announced on his personal social media that he will be absent from the US Open and the next few months due to knee surgery.

　　Federer is one of the greatest players in men's tennis. He currently has 20 Grand Slam titles.

He is about to turn 40 and has been suffering from injuries in recent years.

　　Federer underwent knee surgery after losing to Djokovic in the semifinals of the Australian Open last year and was absent for a long time.

He originally planned to come back in the grassland season in June last year, but due to the impact of the epidemic, Federer's comeback plan was not implemented.

He also announced the early end of his 2020 season in June last year, after which he underwent a second operation on his knee.

　　After coming back this season, Federer's state is far worse than at his peak.

In the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon men's singles match, Federer, who was the No. 6 seed in the tournament, was swept by the No. 14 seed Hulkach, and for the fourth time in his career, he stopped the Wimbledon men's singles match in the quarterfinals.

　　Federer said in the statement: "I have done many knee checks again. All the information shows that after the grass season and Wimbledon, my knee injury has worsened and things are not going well. Unfortunately, they told me. In order to consider the need for another operation in the medium and long term, I also decided to do so."

　　Federer said: "I need to walk on crutches for several weeks and be absent from the game for several months. To some extent this will be difficult, but I know this is the right choice because I want to be healthy and want to continue. Running freely, I want to give myself another glimmer of hope, and then come back again in some form."

　　Federer said: “I’m very realistic. Don’t get me wrong. I know how difficult it is to have another operation at this age, but I want to be healthy. There will still be a goal, and I think it will help me for a long time."

　　In the end, Federer thanked the fans for their support. He said: "Thank you for the condolences that you have sent and will send. You are amazing. You have always missed me. I know that some of you have also felt this with me. I will update you on my recovery process in time for all the hardships. I hope everything is well for everyone. See you later." (End)