Roger Federer injury: Swiss ace speaks up about undergoing surgery for his knee

Tennis star Roger Federer has been forced to go on the sidelines due to a knee injury. The Swiss world No3 suffered an injury a day after his Australian Open exit. As a result, Federer will miss the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, from 8-21 February, and the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai from 22-27 February. The tennis ace took his social media platform to inform about his injury and apologise to his fans.

Federer posted on his Facebook profile, "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."

Federer has won 88 career titles including 17 Grand Slams.