In the last few hours, a sensational decision has come from the Swiss federal body that deals with tennis, the well-known Swiss Tennis. Due to their prolonged hiatus Roger Federer and Stanislav Wawrinka have been excluded from the Swiss ranking, a ranking that is published continuously every six months. The Swiss number one is currently Henri Laaksonen (87), followed by Dominic Stricker (177) and Marc-Andrea HĂĽsler (176). It will certainly not be an easy period for Crusader tennis, accustomed to many victories in this sport in the last twenty years. However, it starts again slowly and by now Federer will remain out of this ranking, unless a return is shortly. Federer’s dream is to try to return for the next edition of Wimbledon, perhaps for a final ‘catwalk’ or for something that would undoubtedly be sensational. The injuries of the last two years have conditioned Roger’s career ending, but many are waiting and dreaming of one last great show. New York Times correspondent Christopher Clarey clarified, “Right now, his main goals are two: to have his knee fixed so he can have a normal life with his family and to indulge in one last ride before retirement. It is not a problem for him to answer uncomfortable questions but I don’t think he is training only to then compete in the Laver Cup.”
Federer will return in late summer
Roger Federer’s future in the sport has been a topic of conversation for a long time now as the Swiss superstar continues to be sidelined with injuries. “Roger is an optimist, has positive energy, young children. He certainly has two goals: first, get his knee fixed so that he can later have a normal life with his children. That’s a big motivator,” Clarey said. Christopher Clarey recalled a time when Federer was hesitant about the author printing his address and how he suddenly became protective of his family’s privacy. “I was on the road with him in Argentina, that was in 2012. It was a great conversation until I suddenly said something about Lenzerheide. Then he stopped and clearly declared: Don’t write where I live! That was interesting because it was such an abrupt change. Roger wants to protect his private life, and he’s done a great job. He is happy to answer any questions, talk about the game. But when it comes to this area, it is more sensitive,” Clarey added. Federer has also hinted at a return in late summer/early autumn, so it’s likely he’ll be skipping Wimbledon.