Tennis Legend Roger Federer Announces His Retirement
Mumbai, 15th September 2022: Legendary tennis player Roger Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles in his 24-year career, has announced his retirement from the sport after next week’s Laver Cup.
He announced his retirement by posting a letter on his Instagram account. His fans are upset and shocked about his decision across the world. In the letter, 41-year-old Roger Federer expressed his feelings and thanked all the people who have supported him throughout his career.
Roger, who has been at the top of world tennis for a long time, said in the letter that “I am 41 now. I have played more than 1500 matches in my 24 years career. But I have to decide where to stop in my long career. After the many injuries, I have to respect my body and know its limits.”
Along with this, Roger also shared an audio message for his fans on his Twitter account.
In the letter, Roger also thanked his wife Mirka Federer saying, “She encouraged me a lot before my first final. She was 8 months pregnant at that time. But she had seen a lot of matches in the tournament then. She has stood firmly by my side for more than 20 years.”
He further added, “Of the many things that tennis has given me in my career so far, the most valuable gift has been the amazing people I have met on this journey! My friends, my rival players and most importantly my fans who have supported me all my life.” Roger also mentioned the letter, “Next week’s Laver Cup will be the last ATP event of my career. Of course, even after this I will continue to play tennis, but not in the Grand Slams.”
Comparing The Most Men’s Singles Grand Slam Winners To Date Are…
Rafael Nadal (Spain) – 22 Grand Slams (Australian 2, French Open 14, Wimbledon 2, US Open 4)
Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 21 Grand Slams (Australian – 9, French – 2, Wimbledon – 7, US Open – 3)
Roger Federer (Switzerland) – 20 Grand Slams (Australian Open – 6, French Open – 1, Wimbledon – 8, US Open – 5)
Pete Sampras (USA) – 14 Grand Slams (Australian Open – 2, French Open – 0, Wimbledon – 7, US Open – 5)
