Federer has been on the sidelines ever since hurting his already-injured knee at Wimbledon. The 40-year-old, who underwent two surgeries on his right knee in 2020, announced last month that he was bringing an end to his 2021 season because a third procedure on his knee was required.

A few days ago it was reported in the Swiss media that Roger Federer has undergone surgery already. And during a recent conversation at a sponsorship meeting in Zurich, Federer claimed that he has gotten past the most difficult part.

Many believed that Roger Federer’s latest setback spelt doom for his career as it would greatly affect his morale. However, the 20-time Major champion dispelled those fears by explaining how his injury-related experiences in 2020 have prepared him for this situation.

Roger Federer also expressed hope about returning to action “as quick as possible”, but cautioned that he needs to take it one step at a time.

Shifting his focus to the Calendar Slam, Roger Federer claimed that he himself - as well as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal - have shown that it is not impossible. Djokovic won three of the four Slams on offer in 2021 - just like Federer in 2004, 2006 and 2007, and Nadal in 2010.

The Serb was, in fact, one win away last week from becoming the first man since Rod Laver (1969) to complete the Calendar Slam. However, he ended up losing to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.

While labeling Novak Djokovic’s season as “exceptional”, Roger Federer acknowledged that you need a lot of things to go your way for the Calendar Slam - including luck.

“That hurts me a lot” - Roger Federer on missing the 2021 Laver Cup

Roger Federer’s injury and subsequent surgery have ruled him out of action for the entirety of 2021. That means the brainchild of the Laver Cup will be missing in action at this year’s edition of the tournament.

During his recent conversation Federer admitted that missing the Laver Cup “hurts” him a lot. In the same breath, the Swiss asserted that he would be keenly following the action from afar.

The 2022 Laver Cup will be held in London, and Roger Federer stressed that it is one of his “goals” to play at the event next year.

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