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The men's section at Wimbledon will start on Monday with a very noticeable absence. Eight-time champion Wimbledon Roger Federer will not be participating in the tournament. The 40-year-old Roger Federer is still recovering from knee surgery last year. Federer had surgery on his right knee shortly after playing at Wimbledon 2021. In March, Federer said his recent surgery would keep him out of action until the end of the summer. That seems to rule out a return to Wimbledon in 2022. However, if the schedule is right, Federer could play in the U.S. Open, which is scheduled for August 29. The knee has been a problem for Federer in the past. In 2016, he also underwent surgery on his left knee. Federer keeps fans updated on his progress on his Instagram account. Although he can't play yet, he is making progress after surgery. Given his age, there are concerns that Federer's recent knee problems could end his career. While he won't be back at Wimbledon in time this year, Federer has expressed a desire to return to competitive action. Federer wants to play Wimbledon again after withdrawing in early 2021, his agent Tony Godsick said. Federer, who is struggling with a knee injury, lost to Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2021.