Roger Federer Spotted in Venice Ahead of His Potential Comeback to Tennis

Tennis fans of this century have been fortunate enough to witness some legendary players stepping on the court. From the ‘Big Three’, comprising Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic to the Williams sisters, fans have been treated to some eye-catching tennis action. Such has been their dominance, that they rarely missed on podium finishes.

Further, Federer was the initiator of the dominance of the ‘Big Three’ in the modern era. Moreover, the way he played tennis was a treat to the fans’ eyes. His attacking nature of play made his matches exciting for his fans.

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However, Federer has been out of action for over nine months now. His last appearance was a quarterfinal defeat against Hubert Hurkacz at The Championships, Wimbledon in July, last year. Recently, Federer visited a city in Italy and fans can’t stop talking about it.

Roger Federer sports a dapper look during his visit to Italy

Earlier this week, the Swiss maestro was spotted in Venice. He looked smart in a black jacket underneath a white T-shirt. Sporting black sunglasses and white shoes, the 40-year-old completed a dapper look. Further, in one of the pictures, he was seen taking a ride in a boat.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has had a long history of knee problems. Further, this injury has kept him away from tennis since the last year. Moreover, he even underwent surgery to repair the damage done to his right knee and keep the hopes of making a comeback alive.

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However, the Swiss legend has been giving some positive updates on his injury. Earlier this month, he revealed that his rehabilitation process was going strong. This comes as great news for his fans, who have been waiting eagerly to watch the Swiss maestro in action. Further, he also shared a video of his training session, in which Federer looked sharp as ever.

While we await Federer’s comeback, as he had earlier hoped to return at the Laver Cup in September. However, if all goes well, there will be a high possibility that he returns earlier than anticipated.