17-time Grand Slam winner and champion, Roger Federer had knee surgery in February before a back issue ruled him out of the French Open.
The 32-year-old Swiss has been out of action since late July and aiming to be fit for next year’s Australian Open after injury wiped out the last half of his 2016 season. His last match was a Wimbledon semi-final loss to Milos Raonic.
Federer who spoke to sports Journalists in and interview said: “I’m working for the Australian Open,” the Swiss said. “I’m doing well.”
“I never thought I’d have a year like this. I’ve learned a lot from this year,” added Federer, who missed the Rio 2016 Olympics and will be unable to go for a sixth US Open title when the tournament begins on 29 August.
“It’s painful being here in New York, and it was painful during the Olympics because I love competing. But you can’t have it all.
“It was a tough decision to say the least – going out of Rio, the US Open, the [season-ending] World Tour Finals. But in some ways it ended up being a simple decision. Health is my number one thing.” He said.
