Looks like the era has come to an end. The tennis court won’t look similar at all, won’t be that energetic, and people will surely miss his flick power iconic shot. Legendary tennis star Roger Federer has announced his retirement from the world of tennis.
After a shocking retirement call from Serena Williams recently, Roger Federer joined her and posted a video on his Instagram in which he read a long farewell message to his fans.
The Swiss star who has given us some of the iconic moments that no one can ever forget and leaving the field with 20 grand slam titles.
Next week, he will play the last and final match of his career at the Laver Cup in London. His retirement news broke on the internet and was filled with endless tweets that hold unconditional emotion towards the icon.
Roger Federer’s Farewell Message
On his farewell message, he told: “Of all the gifts that tennis has given me in recent years, the greatest is, without a doubt, that of introducing me to people along the way: my friends, my opponents and above all the fans.
Today, I want to share some news with you. As everyone knows, the past three years have been a challenge for me in the form of injuries. I worked hard to get back, but my body sent me clear messages. Tennis has treated me better than I ever dreamed of, but I have to recognize the moment to end my professional career.
The Laver Cup in London next week will be my last ATP tournament. I will no longer participate in Grand Slams or tour tournaments. This was a bittersweet decision to make. “
24 Years Of His Contribution
He further stated, “To my tennis family and beyond, of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest, without a doubt, has been the people I’ve met along the way: my friends, my competitors, and most of all the fans who give the sport its life.
Today, I want to share some news with all of you,” Federer started in his statement. “As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. 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’m 41 years old. I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career.
The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.”
My Tennis Family!
He wrote: “To my tennis family and beyond. Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest is, without a doubt, that it has introduced me to people along the way: my friends, my opponents, and above all the fans.
Today, I want to share some news with you. As everyone knows, the past three years have been a challenge for me in the form of injuries. I worked hard to get back, but my body sent me clear messages. Tennis has treated me better than I ever dreamed of, but I have to recognize the moment to end my professional career.
The Laver Cup in London next week will be my last ATP tournament. I will no longer participate in Grand Slams or tour tournaments. This was a bittersweet decision to make because I will miss everything the tennis world has given me.
At the same time, there is so much to celebrate.”
Roger had great rivalries with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic( whose visa got banned for three years by Australian government). Roger left his legacy in his style in the world of tennis and people won’t forget it ever. He also fought with injuries and returned to claim what he owned in his career.
That’s why he’s among top 10 athletes who made an amazing comeback after serious injury.
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