Federer 'stopped believing' ahead of retirement as knee injury took toll
Roger Federer has spoken of how injury forced his decision to retire, admitting he had "stopped believing".
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Suave Federer's legacy extends far beyond records, GOAT debate
Roger Federer's fans call him the greatest of all time but the Swiss heads into retirement third on the all-time list of most Grand Slam titles, having been surpassed by long-time rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement: 'Always looked up to you'
Serena Williams welcomed Roger Federer to the tennis "retirement club" on Thursday, saying she has always admired and looked up to the Swiss legend. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, said on Thursday he would retire after playing next week in London at the Laver Cup. Among those sending congratulations to the 41-year-old icon for his tremendous career was 23-time Grand Slam winner Williams, who said she was "evolving" away from tennis, with last week's US Open expected to be her final tournament.
After 15,000 matches, 20 Grand Slam titles and 24 years, Roger Federer announces retirement
The world's love affair with Roger Federer comes to an end, but as always, it's on his terms...And just like that, it was over. You always knew it was round the corner, but there was a "maybe one last time" rider flickering all the time. Now we know it's not happening. There will be no farewell tour, no grind of midnight despair. Roger Federer will not be performing for us beyond the Laver Cup next week.
Roger Federer announces his retirement from the ATP Tour and grand slams
By Issy Ronald, CNN
'Thank you for the memories and joy' - Wimbledon to retiring Federer
Wimbledon paid a fulsome tribute to Roger Federer after he announced he will retire after next week's Laver Cup on Thursday, thanking the Swiss legend who won a record eight men's titles there for "the memories and joy".
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.
Roger Federer to retire from competitive tennis after next week's Laver Cup
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.