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Roger Federer revealed he is "getting stronger" ahead of his return into tennis action, which is slated next month at Monte Carlo Rolex Masters.
Federer still has a month of preparation for his return to the hard court, but the Swiss Maestro already looks in good shape ahead of his scheduled comeback at the ATP 1000 Masters in Monaco on Apr. 10.
The Swiss Maestro took on Twitter to post pictures of himself jumping and running, and a warm up session before hitting the playing court.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 10, 2016
pic.twitter.com/9pGV0CA4P3 — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 11, 2016
Federer has been working his way back into playing competitive tennis after suffering a knee injury that forced him out of tournaments in Dubai and Rotterdam. He successfully underwent a knee surgery that repaired a torn left meniscus sustained a day after his Australian Open semifinal round defeat against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
The 17-time Grand Slam winner was initially scheduled to make a return at Indian Wells, which has kicked off this week. However, Federer instead moved his return to the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, insisting that he wants a slow yet progressive rehab for his knee.
"As it is a long year, I don't want to push it too hard and come back too soon," Federer wrote on his official Facebook page last month.
"Thus, I will unfortunately not be able to make it back in time for the great event in Indian Wells but I do plan on playing in the desert next year."
After the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, Federer's next tournament will be at Roland Garros, where the 34-year-old Swiss bids to extend his all-time Grand Slam record. However, with only one tournament heading into the French Open, it is unlikely Federer would be in top shape to win another major title at Roland Garros.
