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.

Laver Cup'Incredible adventure' — Full statement as Federer announces retirement after Laver CupAN HOUR AGO «My body's message to me lately has been clear,» Federer said. «I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career.» He continued: «To the game of tennis, I love you and will never leave you.» Tennis and sports stars have paid tribute to the 20-time Grand Slam champion, who will go down as a true legend.

Federer to retire from tennis after Laver Cup 'Incredible adventure' — Full statement as Federer announces retirement after Laver Cup How to watch Laver Cup 2022, Who is playing? When is it? What is the format? Federer’s most successful Grand Slam was Wimbledon, where he has a record of eight men’s singles titles. He also won the French Open in 2009 to complete a career Grand Slam, and he also surpassed Pete Sampras’ then record of 14 Grand Slams by winning Wimbledon in a thriller against Andy Roddick. Juan Martin del Potro, Denis Shapovalov and Milos Raonic were the first players to congratulate and thank Federer for what he has done for tennis.

“I LOVE YOU, Roger,” Del Potro said. “Thank you for everything you’ve done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you.” New US Open and Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz