Roger Federer is back training, hits the gym after his third knee surgery
Former World No. 1 Roger Federer was recently spotted in the gym as the Swiss continues his recovery from knee surgery earlier this year.
Federer last played a professional match at the Wimbledon Championships in 2021, where he lost to Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals. The Pole defeated Federer in straight sets.
◾ July 7th 2021: Hurkacz defeats Federer in Wimbledon QF
◾ October 12th 2021: Hurkacz ousts Federer from Top 10
They won't spend their holidays together. https://t.co/2l9ZNkA4fC
Uniqlo Ambassadors recently posted a selfie of Federer on their Twitter handle, in which the 40-year-old can be seen inside a gym. In the picture, the 20-time Grand Slam champion looks quite fit and fresh in his white Uniqlo T-shirt and red 'RF' cap.
We’re glad to see @rogerfederer back to training 💪with his signature RF cap🧢
We also want to wish everyone a happy Holiday season✨ Perhaps this red cap can be a last minute gift to your loved ones🎁
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"We’re glad to see Roger Federer back to training with his signature RF cap," wrote Uniqlo Ambassadors in the caption of the post.
Federer signed a whopping $300 million deal with the Japanese fashion brand, Uniqlo, in 2018. In December 2020, the company reintroduced Roger Federer's iconic 'RF' caps into the market.
Roger Federer recently withdrew from the 2022 Australian Open. However, his return to the gym is an indication that the Swiss Maestro might be able to make a comeback before the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
Roger Federer bags the ATP Fans' Favorite Award despite playing just five tournaments in 2021
Roger Federer recently received the ATP Fans' Favorite award. Despite featuring in just 14 matches across five tournaments in 2021, he maintained his status of being the 'most popular player' on tour.
You've voted and @rogerfederer is your Favourite Singles Player for the 19th year in a row! 🙌
#ATPAwards
Interestingly, Federer has won this award for the 19th straight years after his first triumph in 2002.
The former World No.1 has accumulated a total of 40 ATP awards in his prolific career so far. Apart from winning the fans' favorite award on 19 occasions, he has also lifted the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times. He has also won the year-end No. 1 title five times.
Roger Federer has not set a timeline for his return to the ATP tour. He will be hoping to make a comeback somtime in 2022.
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