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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 26: Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland congratulates Roger Federer of Switzerland on winning their semifinal match on day 11 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 26: Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland congratulates Roger Federer of Switzerland on winning their semifinal match on day 11 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Former World No. 1 Roger Federer has been out of action for a considerable amount of time. Sadly, he has suffered from knee injuries which have forced him to undergo surgeries.
The Swiss maestro has competed in just a handful of matches over the past year. The fitness levels in him have not been the same as it was once. Given that Federer is 40 years of age, one can expect him to not be as competitive as he was once upon a time.
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Recently, his compatriot Stan Wawrinka spoke on this issue and stated, “I think it’s just impossible to know right now because from what he says, what he shows and what he does or doesn’t do now and in the last few months, he’s too far to know exactly where it will go. He said it until he started again more intensely the physical condition, he does not know.
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Roger Federer may not be able to repeat history
Wawrinka doubts that Federer will be able to repeat the heroics of the 2017 season. He feels that it is important for Roger to feel the same hunger and intensity to compete for the biggest titles in the sport. However, as a player grows older, the tougher the task of competing at the highest level.
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 04: Roger Federer of Switzerland and Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland decide to leave the court due to poor weather in their mens singles quarter-final match during Day ten of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 04, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
The three-time Major winner added, “Anyway, from the moment we haven’t closed the chapter, there’s still the desire, there’s still the flame. Will his level be the same as five years ago? No, clearly not. But again, we have seen that it is not always a question of level that makes it possible to have results, there are plenty of factors that come into play in any tournament.”
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Both Federer and Wawrinka are expected to return later on the Tour this season. However, it will be interesting to see when these athletes are back. Nonetheless, we wish them a speedy recovery and hope to see them competing against the top players.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner will consider his best opportunities at the Wimbledon Championships. All eyes will be on him when he decides to step back on the courts once again.
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