Roger Federer says 'I am definitely done' and not planning to make a retirement U-turn after Laver Cup 2022

Roger Federer says he is «definitely» retiring from tennis following the conclusion of this year's Laver Cup. Global sports stars such as NFL legend Tom Brady and heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury have previously announced their retirements from their respective sports before swiftly deciding to make comebacks. Ad However, Federer insists he will not do the same.

Laver CupFederer is the 'most beautiful player I have ever seen' – McEnroeAN HOUR AGO Asked by American morning TV show Today whether he would consider making a return to the ATP tour in the future, he replied: «I am definitely done.» He added: «I know that, yeah.» Federer will be part of a formidable Team Europe at the Laver Cup alongside Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, with the trio boasting 63 Grand Slam titles between them. Federer is the 'most beautiful player I have ever seen' – McEnroe 'I gasped' — The story of Federer’s most important shot Federer set for 'great send-off' alongside Nadal, Djokovic and Murray – Henman Former world No. 1 Andy Murray, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud make up the rest of the team with Italy's Matteo Berrettini named as an alternate.

Federer has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarter-finals after undergoing a third knee operation and will now bow out at the Laver Cup which starts on Friday. The 41-year-old explained the reasons why he is retiring last week. “As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries,” he said in his statement posted to social media.

“I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. “I am 41 years old.