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Federer to miss French, US Open over knee surgery; will return in 2021

The 38-year-old Federer had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in February

An emotional Roger Federer celebrates after winning the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne. Photo: Reuters
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An emotional Roger Federer celebrates after winning the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne. All professional tennis activities remain suspended till July 13. File photo: Reuters

BS Web TeamAgencies New Delhi and Zurich
Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer will be out of competitive tennis until the start of the 2021 season because of a setback in his recovery from surgery on his right knee.
 
The 20-time Grand Slam champion on Wednesday posted a statement on Twitter to confirm he'll be out of action for the rest of 2020.
 
The 38-year-old Federer had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in February.
 
The Swiss great had initially planned to be sidelined for at least four months but has barely missed any elite tennis because the tour was suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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