Beijing time on April 26 news, Swiss football king Federer announced on social media that he will play in the Basel tournament in October this year. This will be Federer's first appearance on the Tour since last year's Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Federer has been suffering from knee injuries for more than two years, and he has undergone surgery three times, and his recovery has not been very smooth. From the 2020 season to the present, Federer has only played 19 games in total, of which only 13 have been played since the 2020 Australian Open. Federer last played at Wimbledon last year, when he lost to Hulkach in the quarter-finals.
After last year's Wimbledon exit, Federer announced he would have his third knee surgery. That left him missing last year's Olympics, the U.S. Open and this year's Australian Open, and Federer didn't sign up for the upcoming French Open. Federer, who is about to turn 41, has only recently resumed training, and his comeback still has a long way to go.
In addition to confirming his appearance in Basel, Federer will also play in the Laver Cup in September. The Laver Cup is an event organized by Federer, and its influence is increasing and decreasing year by year. This year's Laver Cup will be played in London, Nadal will also play in this year's event, and the two Giants of Finer are expected to play together in doubles matches.
Federer was a huge success in Basel, winning a total of 10 titles in this hometown event, including the last of his 103 titles. In the 2019 Basel final, Federer beat Deminault to win the title.
Choosing to return to the tour at his hometown tournament, does Federer's move have other implications? The extranet has been speculated by the media and fans that this may be Federer's farewell to the professional arena. Federer, who will turn 41 in August this year, has reached the twilight of his career, and fans should not be surprised if he suddenly announces his retirement at Basel this year.