New Delhi: Switzerland Tennis legend Roger Federer announced his retirement from competitive Tennis and will not be taking part in ATP Tours and Grand Slams after the upcoming Laver Cup. The 41-year-old Tennis star shared an audio note and a heartfelt letter on Twitter making the announcement. He stated that it was a ‘bittersweet decision’ for him.
The news has made Tennis fans and his colleagues upset that he will not be seen playing major tours. Meanwhile, netizens are thanking him for his services to the sport and are expecting him to perform well in the Laver Cup.
The official Twitter handle of the ATP Tour gave a tribute to the Tennis legend and wrote, “You changed the game.”
You changed the game, #RForever. @rogerfederer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XIyDzCMTuk
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 15, 2022
There was only one Roger Federer. ☝️
(via @USOpen)pic.twitter.com/8vfNcYkgix
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 15, 2022
Fans are upset about the fact that Roger Federer and Serena Williams are retiring in the same year. These back-to-back shockers have left an impact on the fans.
roger federer and serena williams retiring in the same year pic.twitter.com/sraQP7MyG5
— eve:) (@rafas80ftyacht) September 15, 2022
43 singles slam titles champions retired within 2 weeks to each other
serena williams
roger federer pic.twitter.com/R5rJLJ8EGn— enrico maria riva (@enricomariariva) September 15, 2022
To Roger Federer: thank you.
Thank you for your victories.
Thank you for what you brought tennis.
Thank you for making history.
But, most of all, thank you for bringing happiness to millions of people, all around the world, including myself.
Thank you, Roger Federer ? pic.twitter.com/PZBEoMHnia
— Olly ??? (@Olly_Tennis_) September 15, 2022
“At heart, I am always going to be a ball boy” – Roger Federer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YjfUB8ypDC
— Luigi Gatto (@gigicat7_) September 15, 2022
Here are some legendary records held by Federer.
? Ranked World No. 1 for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks.
? 103 ATP Singles titles | 20 Grand Slam Singles titles (including 8 Wimbledon).
? Above all a great human being & a great ambassador for the Sport.
One & only Roger Federer | @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/k84gdDRbsE— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) September 15, 2022
An outstanding career comes to an end ?
Thank you for all the memories Roger Federer! You will be missed!@rogerfederer | @swissteam | @ITFTennis pic.twitter.com/fJ1FZrh9YM
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) September 15, 2022
Roger Federer you will always be famous.pic.twitter.com/z9cB80S71p
— Marty (@Svitoflopina) September 15, 2022
When a fan asked Roger Federer to stand still so he could take a picture during charity match in Argentina ??
How can you not love this
manhttps://t.co/Yb5DSGWJOm pic.twitter.com/4UqmhSUioT— Allez Roger (@fedrermoment) September 11, 2022
In his illustrious career, he has played more than 1500 competitive games and has won 103 ATP Singles titles including 20 Grand Slams. His last Grand Slam came in the 2018 Australian Open where he won against Marin Cilic in the finals. His last professional tournament the Laver Cup will be a three-day tournament starting on September 23.
