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Per author Simon Graf, Fed said in an interview at Lenzerheide, site of a women’s Super G Race: “I am entering the phase in which I can start to think about the comeback. I had a very good MRI a few weeks ago. That made me very optimistic.”
“But it will take some time, until the end of summer, the beginning of autumn. That’s the time I am aiming for for my comeback. I am much better now. I was on crutches for two months. That’s why I had to start from scratch again.
“But it was the right decision. The knee wasn’t good at all after Wimbledon. I couldn’t go on like this. It was wonderful to witness the race here. I live only five minutes away. In other years, I was on the road. Finally I made it. Unfortunately, because of my knee.”
About his skiing: “I’ve always skiied very fast and didn’t make many turns. That’s why I haven’t skied since 2008. I thought I would start again after my career. 14 years later, I still haven’t skied. Mirka is skiing, the kids are skiing, and I can’t wait to do it again.”
Separately, one of Fed's trainers (name escapes me now) said he couldn't imagine Fed playing by Wimbledon, citing the amount of re-hab work that remains. Stressing, it's not just about rehabbing the surgically repaired area, but getting his whole body back in competitive shape.
For anyone that missed it, Fed & Rafa announced they would team up for doubles at the Laver Cup in London O2, Sept 23rd.
My early speculation, which is worth about a ruble, is that Fed would return at the Laver Cup and "possibly then retiring from the ATP but not tennis at his local Basel event in Switzerland next October might suit him.
“But it will take some time, until the end of summer, the beginning of autumn. That’s the time I am aiming for for my comeback. I am much better now. I was on crutches for two months. That’s why I had to start from scratch again.
“But it was the right decision. The knee wasn’t good at all after Wimbledon. I couldn’t go on like this. It was wonderful to witness the race here. I live only five minutes away. In other years, I was on the road. Finally I made it. Unfortunately, because of my knee.”
About his skiing: “I’ve always skiied very fast and didn’t make many turns. That’s why I haven’t skied since 2008. I thought I would start again after my career. 14 years later, I still haven’t skied. Mirka is skiing, the kids are skiing, and I can’t wait to do it again.”
Separately, one of Fed's trainers (name escapes me now) said he couldn't imagine Fed playing by Wimbledon, citing the amount of re-hab work that remains. Stressing, it's not just about rehabbing the surgically repaired area, but getting his whole body back in competitive shape.
For anyone that missed it, Fed & Rafa announced they would team up for doubles at the Laver Cup in London O2, Sept 23rd.
My early speculation, which is worth about a ruble, is that Fed would return at the Laver Cup and "possibly then retiring from the ATP but not tennis at his local Basel event in Switzerland next October might suit him.
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