Djokovic says Federer set tone for excellence and led with poise
Novak Djokovic said Roger Federer set the tone for excellence, after the Swiss great announced he would retire from the sport he dominated following next week's Laver Cup in London.
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Tennis: Former world number 1 Roger Federer announces his retirement
Roger Federer, regarded by many as the greatest male player to wield a tennis racket and who took the sport to new heights during a career spanning more than two decades, will retire after next week's Laver Cup in London.
Federico Valverde adds goals to repertoire as Real face Atletico in Madrid derby
Before the season began, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti set his talented young midfielder Federico Valverde a challenge. “If you aren’t capable of scoring 10 goals in a season, I’ll tear up my coaching licence and retire,” the Italian joked to the Uruguayan.
Whatever the numbers say, Federer's artistry was unrivalled
LONDON : The vacuous debate over who is the greatest male tennis player of all time will not cease now that Roger Federer has decided to hang up his racket and bask in the glow of his dazzling career.
'He redefined greatness': Tributes pour in as Federer announces retirement
Roger Federer's decision to retire may not have come as a surprise to the tennis world but Thursday's announcement was still met with an outpouring of sadness as current and former players celebrated one of sport's greatest athletes.
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:
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.