Roger Federer will not compete in the 2021 Australian Open due to knee surgery.
Roger Federer, twenty- time Grand Slam champion has opted out of the 2021 Australian Open due to two consecutive surgeries performed on his right knee. This is for the first time in his career since his 2000 debut that the 39- year- old will miss the championship. Federer will compete in matches after he recovers completely from the knee surgeries, that is in February once the Australian Open is held.
His long- time agent Tony Godsick said in a statement," Roger has decided not to play the 2021 Australian Open. He has made strong progress in the last couple of months with his knee and his fitness. However, after consultation with his team, he decided that the best decision for him in the long run is to return to competitive tennis after the Australian Open.”
Roger Federer lost to Novak Djokovick in the semifinals of 2020 Australian Open in February after which he stayed inactive during the COVID-19 period. On the other hand, former world number one, Andy Murray has made a wild card entry in the 2021 Australian Open who is a five- time Australian Open finalist.
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