Ten landmark matches in the career of Roger Federer
Roger Federer said he will retire from competitive tennis following next week's Laver Cup in London. Following are 10 landmark matches from the 20-times Grand Slam champion's career:
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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.
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.
'Pavarotti singing Bob Dylan songs' - Mats Wilander lauds retiring tennis legend Roger Federer
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has hailed tennis legend Roger Federer, saying watching the Swiss superstar was as if Pavarotti sung Bob Dylan songs. Federer 41, announced his retirement from tennis on Tuesday, with the upcoming Laver Cup to be the last professional event of his career. Ad For Wilander, himself a seven-time Grand Slam winner and a former number one, Federer changed the way tennis was perceived and in particular his athleticism forced the entire sport to evolve.
Roger Federer's career-defining moments: Beating Pete Sampras at Wimbledon, career Grand Slam at French Open
Roger Federer is set to retire from tennis. The 20-time Grand Slam champion made the shock announcement that he will not be playing again after next weekend’s Laver Cup, where he will team up with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray for the final time. Ad Federer hangs up his racquet as unquestionably one of the greatest players of all time.
Roger Federer's journey to the top of the men's game
Roger Federer said he will retire from competitive tennis following next week's Laver Cup in London. Following is a timeline charting the 20-times Grand Slam champion's rise to the top of the game:
TIMELINE - Roger Federer's journey to the top of the men's game
Roger Federer said he will retire from competitive tennis following next week's Laver Cup in London. Following is a timeline charting the 20-time Grand Slam champion's rise to the top of the game: 2001: Burst onto the scene, ending American Pete Sampras' 31-match winning streak at Wimbledon in the fourth round before losing in the quarter-finals to Tim Henman.
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.