This is how the tennis world reacts to Roger Federer's recent knee operation
Many colleagues and companions reacted sadly but partly also hopefully to the news of the new knee operation that Roger Federer has to undergo.
by Stefan Bergmann
last edit: Aug 17, 2021, 07:46 am
As a tennis fan you have been prepared for bad news from Roger Federer in the last few days, but when yesterday it became clear that the Swiss would have to go under the knife again because of knee problems, there was something similar to a hangover mood in the entire tennis world .
People with a very negative attitude - yes, there must and should also be such - see the report of the renewed surgical intervention as an early declaration of resignation by the confederate. Federer himself speaks of the fact that "it will be difficult" to return again, but makes it clear that he would rather leave the big stage on the square than simply abdicate via Twitter.
Del Potro: "We'll be back"
His loyal fans will definitely miss him for a few months - and not only them, but also colleagues and competitors of the 20-time Grand Slam champion. Daniil Medvedev, for example, used his press conference after winning the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto to give Federer all the best: “We all love to watch him. Hopefully we'll see him return on tour soon because I think that's what he wants. That's what everyone wants. I wish him a speedy recovery. "
One who knows what it's like to struggle with persistent injuries is Juan Martin del Porto. The Argentine, who had to deal with severe lesions on his wrist repeatedly in recent years, wrote on Instagram: “All the best, amigo. We'll be coming back."
Even enfant terrible Nick Kyrgios showed good manners this time. “Get well, GOAT,” the Australian told the “Maestro” on Twitter. The American ex-professional Mardy Fish also spoke up, albeit with a somewhat more pragmatic undertone: “Every athlete wants to resign on his own terms. But that happens less often than you think. Quick recovery, my friend. "