Roger Federer: John McEnroe says it would be 'unbelievable' if 20-time Grand Slam champion could win again

John McEnroe thinks it would be “unbelievable” if Roger Federer could return to his highest level again – but does not want to see him on tour playing at “80 per cent”. Federer, 40, returned from a lengthy lay-off in March last year but only played 13 matches before shutting down his season. Ad/> He has since undergone another knee surgery and has suggested he will not be ready to return in time for Wimbledon this year.

Australian Open'We desperately need to see that' – McEnroe backs Kyrgios call to push new personalitiesA DAY AGO That would mean he would be 41 by the time he did get back on tour, and McEnroe finds it hard to envisage him winning big titles again. “It goes without saying that anytime we are at an event where Roger is not playing we miss him,” McEnroe told Eurosport. “He is the classiest player and the most beautiful player I have seen on a court.

As a fan I would love to see Roger around. Medvedev credits Djokovic for two-set comeback Henman in awe of 'incredible' Medvedev “As far as the future, he’s 40 years old. He’s had numerous surgeries on his knee, there’s a lot of wear and tear, it would be unbelievable if he could come back and get close to the level that he was at.

“I thought the same thing five years ago when I was coaching [Milos] Raonic and Roger walked off after the Wimbledon semi-finals [in 2016] and was limping and didn’t play for six months. Then he won the Australian Open. “He’s pulled off the improbable before but this would be the most amazing of all if he was to win another Wimbledon.

“Whatever makes him happy is what he deserves. If he wants to play we will be happy he is playing but I don’t want to see Roger at 80 per cent. We have seen that with [Andy] Murray and it’s not easy.