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Roger Federer to miss 2021 Australian Open
Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open while he continues preparing his return to action after two operations on his right knee, his agent told The Associated Press.

TENNIS
Australian Open: 14-day quarantine for players confirmed
The Victorian state government has confirmed that all players at the Australian Open will be required to quarantine in Melbourne for 14 days before the delayed start of the Feb. 8-21 first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.

Top Headlines
RISING STARS
Leylah Fernandez sets lofty goals for 2021, and she aims to reach them
After enjoying a taste of life on the WTA Tour in the strange year that was 2020, Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez is out to win events and earn a top-10 ranking in the upcoming season.

2021 AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Federer says knee not 100%, iffy for Aussie Open
Roger Federer, who has had two knee procedures since February, said he's still not 100 percent and is unsure if he will be able to play in the 2021 Australian Open.

2020 SEASON AWARDS
Thiem's breakthrough, Osaka's advocacy and Swiatek's rise highlight 2020 tennis season
In a year uprooted by the coronavirus pandemic, the tennis world saw new Grand Slam winners, a youth movement in women's tennis and Serena Williams still searching for No. 24.

Kenin, 16-2 in majors, voted WTA Player of Year
Sofia Kenin went 16-2 at the three major tournaments played in 2020, winning the Australian Open and reaching the final of the French Open, to earn WTA Player of the Year honors.

Tennis
Looking at 2021: Record Olympic haul for India, Federer's Wimbledon aspirations and more
ESPN staff on what they are looking forward to the most in 2021.



















