MADRID, Spain.- The Swiss Roger Federer, considered the best tennis player in history on grass courts and one of the best of all time, announced his retirement from professional sport on September 15.
Through a letter published in his social networks, The tennis legend explained that interventions on his right knee during the last few years influenced the decision.
“The last three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I have worked hard to return to my best competitive version. But I also know the capabilities and limits of my body, and his message to me was clear. (…) Tennis has treated me more generously than I dreamed of, and now I must admit that it is time to end my competitive career”, she said in this regard.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
In his farewell message, Federer thanked his wife, his children, his sponsors, coaches, the team in general and especially his fans for their support.
“Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the best of all, without a doubt, has been the people I have crossed paths with: my friends, my rivals and, above all, the fans who bring the sport to life,” he said.
The winner of 20 Grand Slam tournaments declared that it is time “to enjoy his family”.
The Laver Cup will be his last professional tournament
Through the statement Roger Federer reported that his last professional tournament will be the Laver Cup, to be held from September 23 to 25, 2022.
In the competition, which will take place at the O2 Arena in London, Federer will share a team with other greats of the sport such as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
federer the legend
Roger Federer, born on August 8, 1981, at 41 years old, says goodbye to professional tennis with 103 titles; second only to American Jimmy Connors.
With his country he competed in four Olympic Games, reaching a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics in singles and a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in doubles. In addition, she won the Davis Cup title in 2014 and the Hopman Cup in 2001, 2018 and 2019.
He became number one in the world for 310 weeks and 237 of them consecutive. He is the only tennis player with five or more titles in three of the sport’s four major competitions: six Australian Open titles, eight Wimbledon tournaments and five at the US Open.
During his 24-year career, he played more than 1,500 matches in more than 40 countries.
Reactions to his retirement
The announcement of Roger Federer’s retirement has moved athletes and fans.
“It has been a privilege to witness your career and see you become a champion in every way. We will greatly miss your presence on our tracks, but all we can say now is thank you, for the memories and the joy you have given us, ”the official account of Wimbledon.
Roger,
Where do we begin?
It’s been a privilege to witness your journey and see you become a champion in every sense of the word.
We will so miss the sight of you gracing our courts, but all we can say for now is thank you, for the memories and joy you have given to so many. pic.twitter.com/VDWylKvW86
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) September 15, 2022
For its part, Carlos Alcaraz, current number 1 in the world, expressed: “Roger has been one of my idols and a source of inspiration! Thank you for everything you have done for our sport! I still want to play with you! I wish you all the luck in the world for what comes next!”
Roger has been one of my idols and a source of inspiration! ? Thank you for everything you have done for our sport! ❤️ I still want to play with you! ? Wish you all the luck in the world for what comes next! ?? @Roger Federer pic.twitter.com/k4xjyN3AAB
– Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) September 15, 2022
While the Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, who managed to beat Federer in the 2009 US Open final, stated: “You made tennis a unique sport. Thank you for teaching us with your example on and off the field. I am grateful for having shared your career and having been able to play so many games together”.
??. I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you’ve done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you. https://t.co/Wm0IjNqjjx
– Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 15, 2022
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