Why isn't Roger Federer playing at the Australian Open?

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One last dance?
One last dance?

ROGER FEDERER is one of the greatest tennis players ever - and he has got the Grand Slam titles to prove it.

The Swiss superstar has a total of 20 Grand Slams with only Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ahead of him.

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Roger Federer's last Grand Slam win came in Australia in 2018Credit: Getty

And Federer's last huge tennis triumph came at the Australian Open in 2018.

But the tennis legend is no longer playing.

Is Roger Federer playing at the Australian Open 2024?

Roger Federer will sadly NOT be playing at the Australian Open this year.

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The Swiss legend emotionally retired from the sport in September 2022 after failing to recover from a long-term knee injury.

Federer, 42, enjoyed a superb decades-long rivalry with the likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal where they have a staggering total of 66 Grand Slams between them.

But unfortunately, the tennis mogul's career had to come to an abrupt end as he was hampered by injuries towards the back end of his legacy.

What did Roger Federer say?

The classy tennis legend admitted that he could no longer keep up with the pace of the sport.

Federer wrote in 2022: "As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries.

"I've worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body's capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been dear. I am 41 years old.

"I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career.

"The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event.

Will Roger Federer play again?

Roger Federer revealed that he will play more tennis in the future but not competitively.

The Swiss legend said: "I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.

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"I have laughed and cried, felt joy and pain, and most of all I have felt incredibly alive.

"I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, to everyone around the world who has helped make the dreams of a young Swiss ball kid come true.

"Finally, to the game of tennis: I love you and will never leave you."

Nyle Smith

Explainers, Australian Open, Roger Federer

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