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[ad_1] 41-year-old Roger Federer on Thursday announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis after the upcoming Laver Cup. Ever since his announcement on social media, fans are feeling a void that would be left by the going away from the 20-time Grand Slam winner. Now, an old Federer interview, that he gave to CNN has gone viral, in which he was seen getting emotional, while talking about his former coach Peter Carter.Carter had died aged 37 in 2002 while honeymooning in South Africa. It is important to note that Federer had not won a Grand Slam since then, and it was only in 2003, that he went on to win his first Grand Slam--Wimbledon.It was in 2019 that CNN interviewed Federer, and when asked about his former coach, the Swiss tennis maestro teared up.Heart and soul. Foreve...

[ad_1] File image of Roger Federer© AFPSwiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week's Laver Cup after admitting on Thursday his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career. "The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event," he said in a statement posted on social media.  The 41-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has been out of action since a quarter-final loss at Wimbledon in 2021, after which he underwent his third knee surgery in 18 months. "The last 24 years on tour have been an incredible adventure," he wrote.Federer has struggled with the knee problem for the past three years that has restricted him to only three of the 11 Grand Slams staged since the start of 2020. Wimbledon paid him a handsome tribute in keepi...

[ad_1] From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected role model and modern icon, Roger Federer has attained almost saintly status. More than 19 years after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, which set him on the road to being acclaimed the greatest player of all time, Federer on Thursday announced his retirement. At the age of 41 and trying to recover from a third knee surgery in 18 months, the great Swiss bowed to the inevitable march of time.He leaves the sport with 20 Grand Slams, including a record eight Wimbledons, 103 titles and more than $130 million in prize money alone, all driven by a rare grace, laser precision and a signature one-handed backhand.Self-confidence was never an issue - who else co...

[ad_1] Roger Federer has decided to hang up his golden boots as he bids goodbye to his professional tennis career after the Laver Cup this year. The first men's player to win 20 grand slam titles, Federer will be remembered for his peerless presence on the court and all round game. Here are some key dates in the career of Roger Federer who announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday:1998 - Ranked 702, makes ATP debut in Gstaad, loses to Argentina's Lucas Arnold Ker in straight sets.2000 - Reaches first ATP final in Marseille where he loses to compatriot Marc Rosset and also in his native Basel where Thomas Enqvist wins in five sets.2001 - Wins first ATP title in Milan but highlight of year is defeating Pete Sampras in five sets in the fourth round of Wimbledon on Centre Court. The w...

[ad_1] Wimbledon paid a fulsome tribute to Roger Federer after he announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, thanking the Swiss legend who won a record eight men's titles there for "the memories and joy"."It's been a privilege to witness your journey and see you become a champion in every sense of the word," tweeted Wimbledon."We will so miss the sight of you gracing our courts, but all we can say for now is thank you, for the memories and joy you have given to so many."Roger,Where do we begin?It's been a privilege to witness your journey and see you become a champion in every sense of the word.We will so miss the sight of you gracing our courts, but all we can say for now is thank you, for the memories and joy you have given to so many. pic.twitter.com/VDWylKvW86— Wimbledon (@Wim...

[ad_1] Roger Federer on Thursday announced his retirement from tennis after a career which saw him win 20 Grand Slams, 103 career titles and be crowned one of the greatest players of all time. AFP Sport looks at the plaudits he received during his career:"I threw the kitchen sink at him but he went to the bathroom and got his tub." - Andy Roddick on losing the 2004 Wimbledon final to Federer."In the modern game, you're either a clay court specialist, a grass court specialist or a hard court specialist … or you're Roger Federer." - Former US great Jimmy Connors"I feel that this rivalry goes not only in the tennis world. People from outside of our world talk about it and that's good for our sport." - Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Australian Open"He hits shots that other guys don't hit. You want...

[ad_1] It was inevitable but when it truly arrived, there was a sense of sadness all around. Swiss tennis player Roger Federer on September 15 finally announced that he would be retiring from the sport after the upcoming Laver Cup. The maestro will hang up his boots after winning 20 Grand Slams, and making an entire generation fall in love with the sport. There are several feats that the now 41-year-old went on to scale in his career, including being the No.1 ranked player for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks.There were five occasions where he ended the year as No.1. In his career, he went on to win 103 ATP singles titles, which is the second most of all time after Jimmy Connors. Now, there are Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic who have won more Grand Slams than Federer,...

[ad_1] FIle image of Roger Federer© AFPTennis legend Roger Federer, in an emotional note, announced his retirement on Thursday. The winner of 20 Grand Slams admitted that his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career. He will play his final match on The Tour in next week's Laver Cup. The 41-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has been out of action since a quarter-final loss at Wimbledon in 2021, after which he underwent his third knee surgery in 18 months.Federer said that his body had effectively told him it was time to bring the curtain down. "I've worked hard to return to full competitive form," he wrote. "But I also know my body's capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 15...