Tennis without Roger Federer? For many, an unimaginable scenario. For 20 years the Basel ecstatic sports Fans around the globe. The fact is, however, that at some point of the day X will come. At the beginning of August, Federer celebrates his 39. Birthday, he has long been the goal of his career straight, incurved.

The more his Twitter message Wednesday shocked the Federer Aficionados: “a few weeks Ago, I had to, after I had experienced another setback during my first Rehabilitation, an additional arthroscopic procedure on the right knee can make.”

“the Situation is alarming,”

This year is Federer horseback riding is not a tournament best. He is planning his Comeback for 2021, the Australian Open in January, will be the big stage for his return. “I am pleased to see you all again”, the record Grand Slam winner.

Now, many places still the question of how well Federer from the injury and will return. Among them also Brad Gilbert (58). “I don’t write it, but the Situation is worrying,” he says to tennisworldusa.org. The 20-times tournament winner from the USA is pessimistic. “Ken Rosewall and Jimmy Connors have also played with 39 years in the Majors very well. But today’s Tennis is physically demanding and the players are fitter.”

Federer is no 26 more

Now, you could argue that many have predicted the demise of Federer’s and were disabused. True. But Gilbert is not someone. His word has weight. He is considered one of the world’s best Coaches. After his own career, he leads between 1994 and 2002, Andre Agassi (50) to six Grand Slam Victories. Thereafter, Gilbert worked together with sizes such as Andy Roddick (37) and Andy Murray (33). With his book “Winning Ugly” (“Dirty win”) he landed at the end of the 90s, a best-seller, it sold over a Million copies.

To think Federer’s injury he is now: “If you ausfällst for so long – even if you’re 25 or 26 – can it go six months, you’re going to win the magic back.” This time Federer will soon be 39 years, but I didn’t. “Especially if he is not protected from the set list like at the Australian Open in 2021.”

Despite the injury, still in the Top 10?

it must be said: it is Still unclear on what is the world ranking place, Federer will travel in January to Melbourne and where he is in the betting list will be available. It depends on how many tournaments can be played in 2020. However, because some of Federer’s (very good) tournaments from the year 2019 in the standings should remain, could Federer to compete in Australia, even as a Top-10 player. Gilbert’s Concerns in this regard would be unfounded.

This makes the story all the Federer Fans courage. Why? In 2017, the Tennis Maestro was set in Downunder because of previous knee problems, just to point 17. What happened then, know all, as He won the title, and triumphs later, also in Wimbledon.