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Is Roger Federer playing Australian Open 2022?

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William Rodriguez

Published Jan 17, 2026

Roger Federer will miss the 2022 Australian Open as he continues to recover from knee surgery. The six time winner, and 20 time Grand Slam champion, missed the 2021 event for the same reason but recovered in time to participate at Wimbledon.

Why is Federer not playing Australian Open 2022?

The 40-year-old announced he'll be unable to compete in January's Australian Open and would be "incredibly surprised" to return in time for Wimbledon in 2022. Federer is recovering from August knee surgery, his third procedure in a year and a half.

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Who is not playing Australian Open 2022?

However, the biggest news entering the Australian Open involves men's top player Novak Djokovic. The 34-year-old Serbian tennis star will not play in the tournament after three Australian Federal Court judges upheld the immigration minister's decision to cancel his visa on public interest grounds.

Is Rafael Nadal playing in the Australian Open 2022?

Rafael Nadal will face Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open 2022. The tennis Grand Slam's men's final is scheduled to take place on Sunday 30 January at 8.30am UK time (GMT).

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Where can I watch the Australian Open 2022 replay?

Once the tournament begins, you will be able to watch 2022 Australian Open live matches, highlights, mini matches and full match replays on Stan Sport.

What time is the Australian Open 2022 final?

The Australian Open final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 30, at the Rod Laver Arena court, with the match starting at 09:30 CET. Tennis fans in the UK can tune in at 08:30 GMT, while fans in the US can watch the game at 03:30 ET / 00:30 PT.

Is Novak playing 2022 Australian Open?

Novak Djokovic will not get the chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title after the Australian Federal Court upheld the cancellation of his Australian visa Sunday. The Serb, who would have been top seed at Melbourne Park, will be withdrawn from the men's singles field.

Is the Australian Open 2022 going ahead?

The 2022 Australian Open is again going ahead despite the evolving Covid-19 situation in Victoria and Australia at large.

WHO confirmed Australian Open 2022?

Djokovic is followed by Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev to round out the top five seeds of the Australian Open men's field. Rafael Nadal, who last played in August, will be making his return to the court in Melbourne and is the No.

Will Djokovic play French Open 2022?

MADRID -- Novak Djokovic is optimistic about his game going into the French Open despite going another week without a title.

Is Federer coming back to tennis?

Roger Federer is continuing on the comeback trail. The 40-year-old is bidding to return to tennis, having not played since making the quarter-finals of Wimbledon last summer.

Is Federer coming back?

Roger Federer won't return from 2021 knee surgery before late summer. LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland -- Roger Federer said Saturday that any tournament comeback from his knee surgery last year will not be until at least the late summer.

Why didn't Federer attend Nadal's wedding?

Federer had previously revealed he would be busy preparing for the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel, his home town, while the wedding was taking place. There were a reported 350 guests invited to the lavish ceremony, which included Nadal's close team members, his tour colleagues and celebrities from outside the sport.

Did Rafael Nadal retire?

Instead, he's playing the game with love and a desire to learn what his battered body can still achieve just weeks after he had retirement at the back of his mind. "I just keep going," Nadal said before the start of the tournament. "I am just enjoying playing tennis, as I said hundreds of times.

Is Djokovic retiring?

Djokovic, 34, is bidding to become the oldest ATP Finals champion and the second player to win the title after turning 30, alongside Roger Federer. He says he is not contemplating retirement and feels like he is in a “good place” at the moment.

What channel is the Australian Open 2022 on?

Australian Open 2022 schedule. The Australian Open can be viewed on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ and the Tennis Channel for American audiences and on TSN in Canada. Melbourne, where the tournament is held, is 16 hours ahead of Eastern time, so most of the coverage will be replays of earlier matches.

Why is Djokovic facing deportation?

Novak Djokovic has been detained in Australia ahead of a court hearing that will determine whether the unvaccinated tennis star can stay in the country. The Serb faces deportation after his visa was cancelled for a second time, with the government labelling the 34-year-old a threat to public health.

Why did Djokovic get deported?

Djokovic was deported at the weekend following the ruling, with the judicial triumvirate deciding not to overturn the decision of Immigration Minister Alex Hawke to cancel the world number one's visa.

Is the Australian Open on Amazon Prime 2022?

Is the Australian Open 2022 on Amazon Prime? The Australian Open isn't being covered by Amazon Prime directly this year. However, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get the Discovery+ Entertainment & Sport Prime Video Channel for £6.99 per month – this will give you full access to watch the games.

What time is the men's final Australian Open 2022?

The 2022 Australian Open men's singles final takes place at 3:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, and will be broadcast live on ESPN, which can be streamed live on fuboTV, ESPN+ and other live TV services.

How can I watch the Australian Open 2022 for free?

The 2022 Australian Open will be broadcasted on on ESPN for American audiences via major cord-cutting services. You can also use ESPN's streaming service “ESPN+” as an alternative to watch the matches, but the 2022 Australian Open finals will be live on ESPN (channel) exclusively. The best part? It's completely free!

Who is televising the Australian Open?

If you're willing to stay up late, or get up early, you can watch the Australian Open live on Eurosport. If you have a basic Sky entertainment package your subscription should include Eurosport 1 and 2 – they are on 410 and 411, while the HD versions are 864 and 865.