Roger Federer takes to court for final time as storied career comes to a close
By Ben Morse, CNN
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'I gasped' - The story of Roger Federer’s most important shot of his career at 2009 French Open
There was a compilation video released on Roger Federer’s 41st birthday last month titled ‘41 Roger Federer Shots That Defied Science’. You can probably picture most them: glorious half-volley backhands, wonderfully-disguised service return drop shots, forehands down the line, flicked winners on the run, that leaping back-court smash against Andy Roddick. One shot that doesn’t feature in the compilation, or in many other Federer montages, is a shot from the fourth round of the 2009 French Open, a shot that Federer would last year describe as the most important of his career.
Longest No. 1 run, Grand Slam streaks: Which Roger Federer records are unbreakable ahead of retirement?
The Laver Cup will be Roger Federer’s last competitive tennis event before he retires from the sport. The 41-year-old will step away with 103 titles, second in the Open era to Jimmy Connors’ 109, 1,251 singles wins, second again to Connors’ 1,274, and 310 weeks as world No. 1, behind only Novak Djokovic's 373.
Roger Federer Retirement: Who's Saying What
Roger Federer's decision to retire provoked an emotional reaction from current and former tennis players as well as stars in other sports. AFP Sport looks at some of the tributes to the 20-time Grand Slam champion:
Federer's retirement: Who's saying what
Roger Federer's decision to retire provoked an emotional reaction, including from current and former tennis players, coaches and athletes in other sports.
Roger Federer's retirement draws reaction on social media: 'You changed the game'
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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: 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.