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Roger Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic hailed the retiring Roger Federer as one of the greatest athletes of all time and said he would leave a lasting legacy for the world of tennis. The 41-year-old Swiss great will play competitively for the last time at this week's Laver Cup, turning out for Team Europe alongside Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray and Djokovic - the three biggest rivals of his glittering 24-year career. Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, has struggled with injuries in recent years and said last week that he would end his career after the Laver Cup in London.
'I gasped' - The story of Roger Federer’s most important shot of his career at 2009 French Open
There was a compilation video released on Roger Federer’s 41st birthday last month titled ‘41 Roger Federer Shots That Defied Science’. You can probably picture most them: glorious half-volley backhands, wonderfully-disguised service return drop shots, forehands down the line, flicked winners on the run, that leaping back-court smash against Andy Roddick. One shot that doesn’t feature in the compilation, or in many other Federer montages, is a shot from the fourth round of the 2009 French Open, a shot that Federer would last year describe as the most important of his career.
Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic
LONDON : Novak Djokovic hailed the retiring Roger Federer as one of the greatest athletes of all time and said he would leave a lasting legacy for the world of tennis.
Roger Federer insists 'I won't become a tennis ghost' after final bow
Roger Federer insists he will not become a "tennis ghost" after he brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week in London.
Novak Djokovic savouring 'unique' chance to bond with Big Four rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic is relishing the “unique” opportunity to spend time with his Big Four rivals at this week’s Laver Cup. Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are all part of Team Europe. Ad It is the first time the four – who have won all but seven of the 78 Grand Slams contested since 2010 – have played together since the 2019 Australian Open.
Roger Federer reveals the best and worst matches of his career ahead of retirement following Laver Cup
Roger Federer has picked his straight-sets win over Lleyton Hewitt in the final of the 2004 US Open as the favourite match of his career. Federer, 41, will retire from professional tennis after this weekend's Laver Cup in London. Ad The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion began his career on the ATP Tour in 1998 after becoming a junior Grand Slam champion at Wimbledon.
Kim Clijsters: Roger Federer the closest thing to the perfect player, but he had two sides when younger
Kim Clijsters has told Eurosport that Roger Federer is the “closest thing to the perfect tennis player” ahead of the 41-year-old’s retirement this week. Federer will call time on his glittering career after the Laver Cup, which is live on Eurosport and discovery+.