Federer: ‘I would still be happy if I retire now’
"I hope I can return to the field by 2021," said Roger Federer, named as Switzerland's Best Sports Athlete for 70 years. "We still have to wait and see how things work out. But if my career ends here, I still feel great winning this award."
This is the first time Federer has mentioned retiring, after 11 months off playing to treat a knee injury. Earlier, when responding to the Swiss news agency SRF, the 39-year-old also hinted about the difficulty of attending the 2021 Australian Open. , Federer admitted. "I think it's going to be difficult to play in the Australian Open. Me and my team have a clear plan for it. Only when we are sure of everything, will it be possible to return to the game.
Players for the Australian Open must be present in the country of kangaroos between Janua...
