“Just incredible” Roger Federer opens up about the support he had from his wife and his parents as the Swiss icon announced his retirement
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Roger Federer, the 41-year-old Swiss tennis professional is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. With 20 grand slam titles to his name, Federer has inspired millions across the globe. The Swiss maestro is also credited with revolutionizing the sport for many.
Federer has not been able to compete in any tournaments this season. The Swiss has been struggling with his knee ever since bowing out of the 2021 Wimbledon. The knee complications were one of the reasons that Federer announced his imminent retirement from professionally playing tennis.
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Roger Federer opens up about the support from his family as he announces his retirement
Roger Federer took to his social media handles to share the news of his impending retirement. The Swiss icon shared a heartfelt and emotional letter where he expressed his feelings over retiring from professionally playing tennis. Federer will be calling it quits after competing in the upcoming Laver Cup.
The Swiss star now took to Twitter to express his gratitude toward his family and his wife as he got to share the news of their retirement in their company. Federer wrote, “It was beautiful to release the news surrounded by my Mum and Dad and Mirka. Who would have thought that the journey would last this long. Just incredible!“
Many elite tennis stars like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Billie Jean King, and many more stars took to Twitter to pay tribute to Roger Federer as he announced the news of his retirement. Regarded as the GOAT by millions across the globe, Federer has left a huge mark on tennis and his legacy will be remembered for years to come.
Federer will now be teaming up with the most elite players in the world as he seeks a fifth-straight title against Team World at the Laver Cup. After the tournament, Federer will be calling it quits and retiring from professionally playing tennis.
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