Injury and subsequent double knee surgery kept the Swiss out of action for almost all of 2020. If the Tokyo Olympics had gone ahead this year as scheduled, Roger Federer would have missed the event.
During a recent chat with Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori, the 39-year-old talked about how the postponement has helped him, even if that was from a ‘selfish’ perspective.
The World No. 5 is expected to make his comeback in January next year. He should be able to compete at the mega quadrennial event in Japan if his body does not face any further setbacks.
Roger Federer is aiming to win his first Olympic singles gold medal, which is the only major tennis title still missing from his cabinet. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has won an Olympic gold medal, but only in the men’s doubles event (2008 Beijing Olympics).
Federer came close to a singles gold at the 2012 London Olympics, but ended up losing to Andy Murray in the final.
Mirka loves the country, and so do I: Roger Federer on Japan
Roger Federer further revealed that his wife Mirka shares his admiration towards Japan and its culture. The Swiss maestro then expressed his delight that his children - Charlene Riva, Myla Rose, Leo and Lenny - have also taken a great liking to the island nation.
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