Roger Federer announced his retirement: "I love tennis and I will never leave it"
The 41-year-old Swiss announced: "Next week I will play my last ATP tournament in London."
A glorious career has come to an end
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09/15/2022
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 4:26 p.m
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It was up in the air after over a year in which he did not play an official match, and today (Thursday) it became a fait accompli: Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 41 and signed a glorious 24-year career, in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles and recorded the streak The longest in the history of weeks at the top of the ATP rankings.
Federer, who has not been able to play consistently in recent years due to injuries, said goodbye in a letter he tweeted and announced that the Labor Cup, which will be held in London next weekend, will be the last tournament of his career.
"Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest is undoubtedly the people I have met along the way: my friends, my opponents, and above all the fans who give the sport its life," the Swiss began his words.
"As most of you know, the last three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to get back to competing fully. But I'm also aware of my body's limitations and capabilities, and its message to me was clear. I'm 41 years old. I've played more than 1,500 games over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I could have ever dreamed, and now I must admit that it is time to end my competitive career."
An unforgettable career is over.
Federer walks off the court for the last time (Photo: Reuters)
"The Lieber Cup will be my last ATP event," continued the Swiss, whose last match was in July last year at Wimbledon, where he lost to Hubert Horkac in the quarterfinals.
"I will continue to play tennis in the future, of course, just not in Grand Slam tournaments or on the tour. It's a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me. But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate. I consider myself one of the luckiest people on earth." I was gifted with a special talent for tennis and I did it at a level I never imagined, for much longer than I thought possible."
Federer thanked his relatives: "My wife Mirka lived every minute by my side. She warmed up with me before finals, watched countless matches even when she was eight months pregnant, and dealt with my crazy side on the road for more than 20 years. I would also like to thank my four amazing children for their support, for The curiosity to discover new places and create amazing memories along the way. Seeing my family cheering me on from the stands is a feeling I will always treasure."
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