Roger Federer will be out three months, through the French Open, following arthroscopic surgery after right knee pain.
“My right knee has been bothering me for a little while,” was posted Thursday on his social media. “I hoped it would go away, but after an examination, and discussion with my team, I decided to have arthroscopic surgery in Switzerland yesterday.”
Federer will miss upcoming tournaments in Dubai, Indian Wells, Bogota and Miami, plus the French Open that starts in late May.
“I can’t wait to be back playing again soon, see you on the grass!