Federer underwent two operations on his right knee in 2020 and was sidelined for more than 12 months in all. Hurkacz, a 24-year-old from Poland, never had made it beyond the third round at any major; that’s when he lost to Djokovic at Wimbledon two years ago. After his second serve found the net, Hurkacz pointed an index finger at his temple, then shook his head. and rhythmic clapping — it was more of the same: Hurkacz hitting his spots and Federer stumbling. On one foray to the net, Federer lost his footing and, in the process of catching his balance, missed what could have been a simple volley.

Source: Fox News July 07, 2021 17:37 UTC