Tennis
An Era Ends : Swiss Tennis Icon Roger Federer Announces Retirement ; Laver Cup To Be His Final ATP Tournament
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In a stunning news to tennis fans world wide Swiss tennis great 41 – year -old Roger Federer has announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday, saying next week’s Laver Cup will be his final ATP tournament.
You changed the game, #RForever. @rogerfederer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XIyDzCMTuk
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 15, 2022
“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 dear. I am 41 years old,” Federer announced on his social media handles.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
An icon of the sport – Federer had glittering career – eight Wimbledon titles, claimed five US Open titles, six Australian crowns and a single French Open achieved in 2009 to complete his career Slam. He has in his career won 20 Grand Slam Singles titles .
To my tennis family and beyond,
With Love,
Roger pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
Serb Novak Djokovic has 21 Grand Slam Singles Titles . Spaniard Rafael Nadal leads the all- time list with 22 Grand Slam Singles Titles under his belt .
