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.
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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.
Roger Federer broke the news fans across the world have long been fearing when he announced on Thursday he will retire from competitive tennis after next week's Laver Cup in London. 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 racquet, has not played a match since last year's Wimbledon. "As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries," Federer said.
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has announced that he is retiring from the sport.
Roger Federer has announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 41.
Swiss tennis great Roger Federer announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday, saying next week's Laver Cup will be his final ATP tournament.
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