Tournament director confirmed: Federer wants to play at Australian Open 2021 – sport

“Roger confirmed this morning that he will be here,” Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told the Australian television station. Channel 9. There is still no confirmation from Federer on his social media channels. The Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne is scheduled for January 18, 2021.

Federer was in action for the last time on February 7 in the “Match in Africa” ​​against Rafael Nadal. After that, the Basel bidder had to undergo 2 knee operations. The season was over for him.

Two week quarantine

Before the tournament, all players must be quarantined for 2 weeks after arrival due to the corona pandemic. Audience utilization should be 25 to 50 percent compared to prior years.

According to Tiley, Serena Williams will also compete in Melbourne and make another attempt to equal Margaret Court’s main record (24 titles).