‘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.
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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.
Factbox: Roger Federer's records and milestones
Roger Federer after the Swiss great said he would retire from tennis following this month's Laver Cup: * Won 20 Grand Slam titles, only behind Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (21). * Claimed 103 titles, second only to Jimmy Connors' Open Era record of 109. * Won 1,251 singles matches, second in the Open Era behind Connors' 1,274. * Most consecutive weeks at world number one (237). * Oldest player to hold the number one ranking (36 years, 320 days).
"You Have To Wonder If He's From The Same Planet": How Roger Federer Was Seen By Other Tennis Greats
Roger Federer on Thursday announced his retirement from tennis after a career which saw him win 20 Grand Slams, 103 career titles and be crowned one of the greatest players of all time. AFP Sport looks at the plaudits he received during his career:
There Are Legends, Then There Is Roger Federer
It was inevitable but when it truly arrived, there was a sense of sadness all around. Swiss tennis player Roger Federer on September 15 finally announced that he would be retiring from the sport after the upcoming Laver Cup. The maestro will hang up his boots after winning 20 Grand Slams, and making an entire generation fall in love with the sport. There are several feats that the now 41-year-old went on to scale in his career, including being the No.1 ranked player for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks.
Roger Federer Retires: Full List Of Grand Slams Titles Won By Swiss Ace
It is the end of an era in modern day tennis history as Swiss ace Roger Federer has called time on his illustrious career. The serve and volley master, whose game has often been described as 'poetry in motion' by fans, will play his last ATP tournament at the Laver Cup later this year. The first men's tennis player to win 20 grand slam titles, Federer ruled the roost in men's tennis for nearly two decades, sharing the glory with his two eternal rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The trio share amongst them an incredible 63 grand slam titles.
Roger Federer announces retirement; 20-time Grand Slam champion will play Laver Cup as final event
Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from tennis after next week's Laver Cup, revealing his decision on social media.
"24 Years Feels Like 24 Hours": Roger Federer Announces Retirement
Tennis legend Roger Federer, the first men's player to win 20 grand slam titles, has announced his decision to retire from the sport after Laver Cup 2022. Federer informed of his decision with a post on his Twitter handle. Federer won his first grand slam in the year 2003 when he won the Wimbledon title. He has since gone on to win 6 Australian Opens, 1 French Open, 8 Wimbledon and 5 US Open titles. He has been struggling with a knee injury for a long time.