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"Hard To See This Day": Novak Djokovic's Message To Federer On His Retirement

Over 24 hours after Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer announced his retirement, his long-time rival Novak Djokovic paid tribute to the man who was the first to win 20 Grand Slam titles. "Roger it's hard to see this day and put into words all that we've shared in this sport together. Over a decade of incredible moments and battles to think back on," the Serbian star wrote in an Instagram post. "Your career has set the tone for what it means to achieve excellence and lead with integrity and poise," he added.

Novak Djokovic lauds retiring Roger Federer’s ‘integrity and poise’

Novak Djokovic paid tribute to Roger Federer’s “integrity and poise” following the announcement of his impending retirement.

Novak Djokovic pens emotional tribute to retiring Roger Federer who prepares for Laver Cup farewell in London

Novak Djokovic has released an emotional tribute to his rival and friend Roger Federer after the Swiss icon announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion shared the news on social media prompting heartfelt reactions from across the tennis community. The likes of Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams have congratulated Federer on his achievements, and now, Djokovic has spoken for the first time since the news broke.

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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.

Djokovic hails 'incredible moments and battles' with Federer

Novak Djokovic paid tribute to his long-time rival Roger Federer on Friday, hailing the "incredible moments and battles" the pair shared on court.

Novak Djokovic hails 'incredible moments and battles' with Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic paid tribute to his long-time rival Roger Federer on Friday, hailing the "incredible moments and battles" the pair shared on court. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, announced on Thursday that he would retire after next week's Laver Cup. "Roger, it's hard to see this day and put into words all that we've shared in this sport together," Djokovic wrote on Instagram, saying they had "over a decade of incredible moments and battles to think back on".

Exclusive: 'It’s really sad for the sport' - Ons Jabeur pays tribute to 'unbelievable' Roger Federer before Laver Cup

Ons Jabeur has paid tribute to Roger Federer in the wake of the Swiss’ retirement announcement, adding her voice to his millions of fans in declaring it a “sad day for the sport”. The Tunisian world No. 2 grew up closely watching Federer’s immaculate slice backhand and has built a crafty game around that particular shot.

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"Hard To See This Day": Novak Djokovic's Message To Federer On His Retirement

Novak Djokovic lauds retiring Roger Federer’s ‘integrity and poise’

Novak Djokovic pens emotional tribute to retiring Roger Federer who prepares for Laver Cup farewell in London

Joy Drop: A salute to the incomparable Roger Federer

Djokovic says Federer set tone for excellence and led with poise

Djokovic hails 'incredible moments and battles' with Federer

Novak Djokovic hails 'incredible moments and battles' with Roger Federer

Exclusive: 'It’s really sad for the sport' - Ons Jabeur pays tribute to 'unbelievable' Roger Federer before Laver Cup