ROGER FEDERER revealed he will miss the rest of the 2020 season after needing an additional surgery on his problematic right knee.
The Swiss maestro, who turns 39 this summer, went under the knife in February for arthroscopic treatment.
But he took to Twitter to tell fans he had to have further an extra procedure as his recovery hit a stumbling block.
And that ruled him out of both the US Open and rescheduled French Open, which are still on course to be staged later this year.
Instead, he is focusing on getting himself fully fit again for the start of the 2021 season.
Federer wrote: “Dear Fans. I hope you are staying safe and healthy.
“A few weeks ago, having experienced a setback during my initial rehabilitation, I had to have an additional quick arthroscopic procedure on my right knee.
“Now, much like I did leading up to the 2017 season, I plan to take the necessary time to be 100 per cent ready to play at my highest level.
“I will be missing my fans and the tour dearly but I will look forward to seeing everyone back on tour at the start of the 2021 season.
“All the best, Roger.”
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