Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Federer to retire after Laver Cup
Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles.
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‘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.
Roger Federer Announces Retirement: Key Dates In Legend's Career
Roger Federer has decided to hang up his golden boots as he bids goodbye to his professional tennis career after the Laver Cup this year. The first men's player to win 20 grand slam titles, Federer will be remembered for his peerless presence on the court and all round game. Here are some key dates in the career of Roger Federer who announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday:
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).
Roger Federer: Tennis and sports stars pay tribute to Swiss legend after retirement announcement
Leading tennis players and sports stars have paid tribute to Roger Federer after the announcement of his retirement on Thursday. Federer revealed he will retire from competitive tennis after the Laver Cup, which takes place from September 23-25 in London. Ad The 41-year-old has not played since Wimbledon 2021 after having a third knee operation and will play for one last time at the end of this month.
"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.
"The Greatest Of All Time": Roger Federer Announces Retirement, Here's How The World Reacted
Tennis legend Roger Federer, in an emotional note, announced his retirement on Thursday. The winner of 20 Grand Slams admitted that his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career. He will play his final match on The Tour in next week's Laver Cup. The 41-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has been out of action since a quarter-final loss at Wimbledon in 2021, after which he underwent his third knee surgery in 18 months.