Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Federer to retire after Laver Cup
Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles.
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‘Tennis will never be the same’ – Roger Federer tributes pour in as Swiss legend confirms retirement
Emotional tributes are continuing to flood in after Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday.
Roger Federer retires: Ranking 10 greatest tennis players of all time
Roger Federer has officially announced his retirement from tennis at the ripe old age of 41, regardless of who your opinion is on the greatest of all time, the Swiss star is always going to be in the conversation.
Roger Federer: Tennis and sports stars pay tribute to Swiss legend after retirement announcement
Leading tennis players and sports stars have paid tribute to Roger Federer after the announcement of his retirement on Thursday. Federer revealed he will retire from competitive tennis after the Laver Cup, which takes place from September 23-25 in London. Ad The 41-year-old has not played since Wimbledon 2021 after having a third knee operation and will play for one last time at the end of this month.
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Roger Federer's retirement statement
Roger Federer's letter in which the 20-time Grand Slam champion announced he would retire from the sport after the Laver Cup this month: To my tennis family and beyond, Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest, without a doubt, has been the people I've met along the way: my friends, my competitors, and most of all the fans who give the sport its life. Today, I want to share some news with all of you.
Roger Federer: Full statement as legend announces retirement after Laver Cup 2022 - 'Incredible adventure'
Roger Federer has announced that he will retire from tennis after the Laver Cup 2022 in a statement posted on social media. The Swiss superstar is to finish up with a remarkable 20 Grand Slam singles titles to his name from his illustrious career, and he will make an emotional farewell at the Laver Cup in London next week. Ad In a lengthy statement, Federer paid tribute to everyone that has helped him through his career and reflected on the incredible journey he has been on in the sport.
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer announces retirement
The 41-year-old Swiss, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles and is regarded by many as the best player ever to wield a racket, has not played a match since last year's Wimbledon.