AP PHOTOROGER Federer is going to miss the US Open and be sidelined for months because he needs a third operation on his right knee, a procedure he said will leave him with "a glimmer of hope" that he can return to competition. Federer announced the news Sunday (Monday in Manila) via a video message on Instagram. "I've been doing a lot of checks with the doctors, as well, on my knee, getting all the information as I hurt myself further during the grass-court season and Wimbledon," Federer said. "Unfortunately, they told me for the medium- to long-term, to feel better, I will need surgery, so I decided to do it. I know how difficult it is at this age right now to do another surgery and try it."

Source: Manila Times August 15, 2021 18:56 UTC