Tennis

Federer set to make return at Miami Open

After undergoing a knee surgery in February, Federer had targeted a comeback at the Monte Carlo Masters in April but indicated in a Twitter post he will be fit to compete in Miami.The ATP Masters 1000 tournament starts next Wednesday.

Nicholas McGee
Florida 17 March, 2016 23:04 IST
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Roger Federer has not played since losing to Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the Australian Open.

Nicholas McGee
Florida 17 March, 2016 23:04 IST

Roger Federer appears set to make an earlier than expected return to action at the Miami Open.

The 17-time grand slam champion has not played since losing to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. He underwent knee surgery in February.

Federer had targeted a comeback at the Monte Carlo Masters in April but indicated in a Twitter post he will be fit to compete in Miami. The ATP Masters 1000 tournament starts next Wednesday.

And the tournament's official Twitter account responded, offering the Swiss a warm welcome back to action.

Federer has reached the Miami Open final on three occasions, winning in 2005 and 2006.

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