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Roger Federer States He Wishes To Play Wimbledon "One More Time"

Roger Federer stated he intends to play Wimbledon "one more time" despite being sidelined for a year with a knee injury.

Roger Federer stated Sunday he intends to play Wimbledon "one more time" regardless of being sidelined for a year with a knee injury.

"I hope I can return one more time. I've missed it here," said the eight-time champ as he attended an unique ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of Centre Court.

The 40-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has actually been out of action considering that a quarter-final loss….

At the tournament in 2021 prior to going through another bout of knee surgical treatment.

He plans to go back to action at the Laver Cup in London in September and then take part in his home tournament at Basel.

" I knew going out here last year, it was going to be a difficult year ahead," stated Federer, who got a standing ovation when he entered the court.

" I possibly didn't think it was going to take this long to come back-- the knee has been rough on me."

Federer, worn a dark match, was among a host of Wimbledon champs at the event that preceded the programme of matches on middle Sunday, developed from this year as a permanent function.

The Swiss star broke through at Wimbledon in 2001 with his famous win over Pete Sampras before raising the first of his eight titles 2 years later.

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