"The champion of champions, a source of inspiration."
The tennis world said goodbye to Roger Federer
Alcarez, King, Roddick, Del Potro and others congratulated the Swiss on a wonderful career that has come to an end: "Tennis will not be the same"
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09/15/2022
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 6:18 p.m
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Tikatku, summary of the day's events in sports, 15.9 (Sport1)
The tennis world in general and the tennis world in particular said goodbye today (Thursday) to Roger Federer, who at the age of 41 announced his retirement from tennis after the Labor Cup next week.
The Swiss did not play for over a year and retirement was in the air, but today it became official and one of the greatest tennis players of all time - some would say the greatest of all - hangs up his racket.
Roger Federer's numbers, on the tip of the fork:
- 20 Grand Slam titles
- 28 Masters 1,000 tournament titles
- 31 appearances in Grand Slam finals
- 1 Davis Cup win
- 103 ATP titles
- 310 weeks at No. 1 in the world
- Total prize money: 130 million dollar
already missing.
Federer (Photo: Reuters)
Ranked # 1 in the world,
Carlos Alcaraz
: "Roger was one of my idols and a source of inspiration. Thank you for everything you did for our sport! I still want to play against you! I wish you all the success in the world in whatever you choose to do!".
The Czech tennis player,
Petra Kabitova
: "Roger, you have always been a huge source of inspiration for me. Your elegance, your grace, your beautiful game. I want to congratulate you on a wonderful career, tennis will not be the same without you. Thank you."
The legendary tennis player of the past,
Billie Jean King
: "Roger Federer is the champion of champions. He is the most complete tennis player of his generation and he won back the hearts of sports fans around the world. He had a historic career that will live forever."
Former Argentine tennis player,
Juan Martin del Potro
: "I love you Roger. Thank you for everything you have done for tennis and for me.
The former American tennis player,
Andy Roddick
: "Congratulations Roger. Thanks for all the memories dear friend. I had the honor to share time and experiences with you. Don't disappear from me...".
American tennis player
John Isner
(himself already 37 years old and nearing the end of his career): "Some of Roger's numbers are ridiculous (for example, 23 consecutive semifinals in Grand Slam tournaments), but his influence on tennis goes far beyond his achievements. Thanks for everything, GOAT".
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Chairman of the Wimbledon tournament, Ian Hewitt: "Roger will forever be remembered as one of the greatest champions in Wimbledon history, having won 8 times in 22 appearances at the tournament.
I hope that after retirement he will be able to look back and be filled with pride and satisfaction from everything he has achieved."
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