“Nadal had the same thing in 2016, Nishikori had the same, and so did Bencic. The doctors have said that if it heals properly, it is not a problem,” he previously said.
While the 17-time title winner would ideally avoid surgery, he believes it would not set him back with his recovery process and only delay his comeback.
“My goal is to make my return to the Australian Open,” he said.
“It is quite possible, on the sole condition of avoiding the operation. If [avoiding surgery] is not the case, my return will be delayed for about two months.”