'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 recognize when it is time to end my competitive career.'
Roger Federer acknowledges spectators at the Centre Court Centenary Celebration on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on July 3, 2022 in London.Tennis great Roger Federer has announced his retirement from the sport.
"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries," Federer wrote in a lengthy note on his social media accounts. "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 have been clear."
He continued. "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 recognize when it is time to end my competitive career."Federer had said as recently as Wimbledon that he planned to still return to the game after a lengthy absence due to injuries. The former world No.
Roger Federer of Switzerland during a match at the ATP Tennis Masters, April 21, 2006, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.Federer, who turned 41 last month, has won 20 major tournaments. He was the first player to ever win 20, though he has now been passed by longtime rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic . His 103 titles overall is second all-time in the Open Era behind only Jimmy Connors.
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