One of the greatest tennis players of this generation, Roger Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis on September 15th. He also mentioned that he will call it a day on his professional career after the Laver Cup in London beginning from September 2023.
He shared the new through a series of heartfelt messages on social media, where he thanked his fans and family for his outstanding career.
“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,” he said
“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,” he added
“I am 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 recognise when it is time to end my competitive career,” he concluded.
The 41-year-old Roger Federer had a tough time off late as he struggled with injuries. In fact, he was last seen in action at the Wimbledon 2021 where he suffered a knee injury, and had to undergo a complicated surgery.
Federer has had one of the most storied careers in sporting history and can easily be considered as one of the greatest sporting legends in history. Federer has won 20 Grand Slams, the third most by any men’s singles player in history. He also has won a record eight Wimbledon titles, the most by any man in history, thus establishing his legendary dominance on the grass court.
