BBC Sport · Dec 14, 2020
Roger Federer in 'tight' race for 2021 Australian Open
During his absence with the knee injury, Roger Federer saw Rafael Nadal equal his record 20 Grand Slam men's singles titlesRoger Federer says he faces a "tight" race to be fit to play at the Australian Open.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion, 39, has not played since January, having needed two operations on a knee injury.
The Australian Open is likely to start on 8 February, delayed by three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
"I would have hoped that I would be 100% in October. But I am still not today. Let's see how the next two months will unfold," the Swiss said.