Roger Federer has knee surgery on an injury the day after his Australian Open semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic.
Federer, a 17-time Grand Slam champion, revealed his surgery on Tuesday but didn't say how long he expects to be sideline. However, he confirmed he would miss this month's Rotterdam Open and the Dubai Tennis Championships — which he has won three times in the past four years.
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Federer's next competition could be in March at Indian Wells, Calif.
The following appeared on Federer's Facebook page :
I want to inform you that yesterday I underwent arthroscopic surgery on my knee. I injured my knee the day after the semi-finals in Australia. After getting tests done when I returned home, it was determined that I had torn my meniscus. I apologize to my friends in Rotterdam and Dubai, as I was very much looking forward to playing those events. While this is an unfortunate setback, I am encouraged and grateful that my doctor said the procedure was a success. I am looking forward to attacking the rehabilitation process this afternoon with my team and working hard to get back out on tour as soon as possible. Thanks for all your incredible support. I will check in with all of you soon.
A statement on his website did not specify which knee is injured.