Roger Federer announces retirement from competitive tennis
Roger Federer is arguably the greatest tennis player of all time and will certainly go down in the history books as such.
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Roger Federer was tennis' most charismatic ever player, according to Alex Corretja
Following the announcement of his forthcoming retirement, the world of tennis has been paying tribute to 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. As well as his masterful approach to the game, the Swiss icon will be fondly remembered for his gentlemanly manner both on and off the court. Ad After hearing that Federer will bow out of competitive tennis after the Laver Cup, Eurosport expert Alex Corretja said: “Well, I’m absolutely down.
Legend Federer hails ‘incredible adventure’ as he announces retirement
(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 7, 2019 Switzerland’s Roger Federer acknowledges the audience after loosing against Spain’s Rafael Nadal during their men’s singles semi-final match on day 13 of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris. – Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week’s Laver Cup, he said on September 15, 2022. (Photo by Philippe LOPEZ / AFP)
Saudi firm bids $138m to host revamped Italian soccer event: Report
ROME: Saudi Arabia could host one of Italy’s premier soccer finals for the next seven years after a reported $138 million offer to secure rights and expand it to a four-team event. Sela Sport, a Saudi sports marketing firm, has tendered the proposal to Italy’s top league Serie A to host the Supercoppa until the 2028-29 season, reported the Milano Finanza newspaper. The competition was first held in Saudi Arabia in 2018, and is returning in January after a break caused by the pandemic.
'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.
'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.
Federer's retirement: Who's saying what
Roger Federer's decision to retire provoked an emotional reaction, including from current and former tennis players, coaches and athletes in other sports.