The men’s tennis game has lost a legend to retirement.
The great Roger Federer announced his career is over on Thursday.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
Federer leaves with 20 Grand Slam titles to his credit.
To my tennis family and beyond,
With Love,
Roger pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
The announcement by Federer comes less than six weeks after Serena Williams said she planned to retire after the U.S. Open earlier this month.
The Laver Cup next week in London will be Federer’s final ATP event.
The ATP Tour was quick to celebrate Federer.
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Another tennis great also offered praise to Federer.
(1/2) Roger Federer is a champion’s champion. He has the most complete game of his generation & captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court & a powerful tennis mind. He has had a historic career w/memories that will live on and on. pic.twitter.com/zxGq4izh1v
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 15, 2022
Some of Federer’s accomplishments.
Roger Federer announces that he will retire from professional tennis after the Laver Cup.
🏆 20 Grand Slams
🥇 237 straight weeks ranked as the No.1 player
✅ 369 wins in Grand Slams
🎾 103 titles in Singles pic.twitter.com/hY77Mzc4V3— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 15, 2022
