Roger Federer

Roger Federer has called time on his tennis career as injuries finally took their toll. One of the greatest players to have ever stepped onto a court, ...

They were like giants to me and I began to dream. I have laughed and cried, felt joy and pain, and most of all I have felt incredibly alive. Through my travels, I have met many wonderful people who will remain friends for life, who consistently took time out of their busy schedules to come watch me play and cheer me on around the globe. My dreams led me to work harder and I started to believe in myself. I have had the immense fortune to play in front of you in over 40 different countries. We battled fairly, with passion and intensity, and I always tried my best to respect the history of the game. You are all incredible and I have love every minute with you. And to Swiss Tennis, who believed in me as a young player and gave me an ideal start. I would also like to thank and recognise my loving parents and my dear sister, without whom nothing would be possible. Seeing my family cheering me on from the stands is a feeling I will cherish forever. I was given a special talent to play tennis, and I did it at a level that I never imagined, for much longer than I ever thought possible. Today, I want to share some news with all of you.

Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from tennis after next week's Laver Cup, with the 20-time Grand Slam champion saying on social media ...

1 in ATP rankings history -- he returned to the top spot at 36 in 2018 -- and most consecutive weeks there; his total-weeks mark was eclipsed by Djokovic. Federer leaves with 103 tour-level titles on his substantial résumé and 1,251 wins in singles matches, both second only to Jimmy Connors in the Open era, which began in 1968. I was given a special talent to play tennis, and I did it at a level that I never imagined, for much longer than I ever thought possible." He also had said he would return to tournament action at the Swiss Indoors in October. Federer said he intends to keep playing tennis, "but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour." "As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries," Federer said Thursday in a post on his social media accounts.

The 41-year-old has won 20 grand slam titles, sitting behind only Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The Swiss legend posted a video on Twitter late Thursday ...

who have always given me the best advice and have always been there for me". Without you, those successes would have felt lonely, rather than filled with joy and energy." "The last 24 years on tour have been an incredible adventure. "I would like to thank my competitors on the court. "The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career.

Roger Federer announced his upcoming retirement on Thursday, bringing near the close of one of the most historic careers in sports history.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview), he won his 18th Grand Slam title and his first since [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) in 2012. He went on to claim 20 Grand Slam trophies, which now only trails [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview) (22) and Djokovic (21). [Laver Cup](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/laver-cup/9210/overview) in London, where fans will have an opportunity to give him the send-off he truly deserves. He is also the most-decorated athlete in the history of the Laureus World Sports Awards, winning Sportsman of the Year five times (2005-08, 2018) and Comeback of the Year in 2018. As the 17th seed at the 2017 He also excelled at the ATP Masters 1000 events, where he won 28 titles. Federer served the sport as president of the ATP Player Council from 2008-14 and later rejoined the council from 2019-22. Beyond the court, he is and will continue to be a true role model and ambassador, always giving so much of himself to the fans. [Andrea Gaudenzi](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andrea-gaudenzi/g254/overview) said: “Roger’s impact on tennis, and the legacy he’s built, are impossible to overstate. Roger made us all feel proud and fortunate to be part of the same sport. He spearheaded an incredible new era of growth and elevated the popularity of our sport. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the Tour."

At age 41, his body is telling him the time has come, the Swiss tennis great said in a video message released on Thursday. Federer has won more than 100 ...

It made him dream of his own future in the game, he said — and it drove him to work hard to achieve those dreams. In 2018, he became the oldest man to hold that ranking. In recent years, Federer has contended with

The Swiss tennis great announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday, saying next week's Laver Cup will be his final ATP tournament.

The only omission from his glittering CV is an Olympic singles gold medal, losing to Andy Murray in the 2012 final. He also holds the record for 237 consecutive weeks as world No. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it’s time to end my competitive career. “I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. “I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. Nadal currently has 22 grand slam titles and Djokovic 21.

Federer won 20 Grand Slam titles and finished five seasons ranked No. 1.

1 in ATP rankings history — he returned to the top spot at 36 in 2018 — and most consecutive weeks there (his total weeks mark was eclipsed by Djokovic). Open the year before in what turned out to be the last match of the American’s career. His 2009 trophy at Roland Garros allowed Federer to complete a career Grand Slam. He leaves with a total of 103 tour-level titles on his substantial resume and 1,251 wins in singles matches, both second only to Jimmy Connors in the Open era, which began in 1968. “As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. 1 and helped create a golden era of men’s tennis with rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Shortly after Pete Sampras departed the 2000 Wimbledon final as a 13-time grand slam champion, he was asked a simple question in his press conference: “Can ...

His love of the sport allowed him to push his career right to the very end, squeezing as much out of it as he possibly could until his 41st birthday. For so much of Federer’s career, his longevity was an asset and his efficient style of play allowed him to evade the serious injuries that hurt his rival. With his success, Federer has become one of the most famous tennis players of all time – the ‘RF’ caps are still ubiquitous at all events – but he always had time to be pleasant. Over the course of his career, particularly as his athleticism gradually waned, he built one of the greatest serves of all time. The period that he spent trying to hold off his younger rivals lasted longer than his time as king. He continued to sweep to the net even as his rivals remained rooted to the baseline.

Tennis great Roger Federer has announced he's retiring from professional tennis. The 41-year-old has won 20 grand slam titles in his 24-year career.

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Why an impatient Roger Federer thought he had already let his chance slip at age 21 before maiden Wimbledon · This video is either unavailable or not supported ...

Sadness in the locker room, too, where he was known as friendly and approachable despite his stature. Federer’s game was about beauty and grace, but he possessed great mental fortitude, too. When back problems contributed to a slump in form in 2013, and the end of his astonishing run of 36 straight grand slam quarter-finals, Federer allowed himself to reveal his doubts. He was not finished, winning a record eighth Wimbledon title the same year and then retaining his Melbourne crown in 2018. Although he enjoys a good relationship with Nadal, the Swiss was never able quite to hide his belief that his game, built on attack and risk, was superior to his rival’s more pragmatic approach. One of his finest moments came in the summer of 2009 when, taking advantage of Nadal’s shock first loss at Roland Garros, he finally lifted the French Open trophy in his fourth final before going on to reclaim the Wimbledon crown. He was twice denied a calendar slam, something achieved in the men’s game by only Rod Laver - twice - and Don Budge, after losing to Rafael Nadal in the final of the French Open. Nadal has faced Novak Djokovic more times, but the Serbian has never been allowed to forget that he inserted himself into the era of the suave Swiss and swashbuckling Spaniard. It was a measure of Federer’s talent that, when he won his first grand slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, aged 21, there was a sense of “at last”. It was not until he saw a psychologist and learned, Bjorn Borg-style, how to find his inner calm that he began to live up to his potential. The Swiss hangs up his racquet as not just one of the best but one of the most loved athletes of all time, a sporting god inspiring devotion in millions worldwide. [who is calling time on his career at the age of 41](https://7news.com.au/sport/tennis/rafael-nadals-emotional-message-to-retiring-tennis-icon-roger-federer-c-8255299), was never supposed to look ordinary.

As Roger Federer bids farewell to tennis, take a look back at 10 grand slam finals that cemented him as an all-time great.

"Wimbledon was always my favourite tournament. Federer came as close as possible to earning title number nine at Wimbledon and his 21st from all slams, but lost to Djokovic 7-6 (7/5), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 13-12 (7/3) in the first fifth-set tiebreaker in a final at the All England Club. He won it the fifth time he entered, dismantling another Aussie, Lleyton Hewitt, 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-0. You never know which is your last," Federer said. The 6-1, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 win was one of Federer's five appearances in the title match at Roland Garros, the only one against someone other than Nadal, and therefore his only win. Their first grand slam final came a year later in Paris, when Federer was 24 years old and 7-0 in major deciders for his career (the best start for a man since the 1880s).

Tennis legend Roger Federer has announced he will retire from the sport, with next week's Laver Cup being his final ATP tournament.

"But at the same time, there's so much to celebrate. "The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. "Where do we begin?" "I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. "I've worked hard to return to full competitive form. But he said his age had finally caught up with him.

The debate will rage forever over who is the greatest men's player of all time and, having now surpassed the great Swiss in grand slam titles, Rafael Nadal and ...

“I have always held you in the highest regard and want to congratulate you for an amazing career. “It’s been one of the great pleasures in life to watch you play. Thank you Roger Federer for all the matches, victories, defeats and emotions we were able to experience. The Swiss couldn’t be prouder!” Thank you for everything you’ve done in tennis and with myself. Roger made us all feel proud and fortunate to be part of the same sport. Tennis world will never be the same without you.” I wish you all the best.” Wish you all the luck in the world for what comes next!” He redefined greatness on the court.” It’s been a pleasure but also an honour and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court.” Thank you for everything you have done for our sport!

Tennis commentator Peter Marato reflects on Roger Federer's career, as the 41-year-old announces retirement from the sport.

The key Federer difference that can't be ignored in tennis' great GOAT debate.

As Federer bows out, the battle for tennis immortality turns to the rivalry between 36-year-old Nadal and Djokovic, 35, the Swiss legend leaving an indelible mark on the sport with his place in history secured. Djokovic is unrivalled in terms of time spent at number one, notching 373 weeks at the top so far, with Federer on 310 and Nadal on 209. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. As the rush of big titles began to slow for Federer from 2010, his two great rivals stepped on the accelerator, consistently winning Grand Slams over the following decade, even though Federer returned to winning ways in 2017 and 2018. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. Federer was out on his own as the sport’s alpha male when he overtook Sampras’s record of 14 Grand Slam wins at Wimbledon in 2009, with Nadal trailing on six majors and Djokovic on just one.

Rafa Nadal is leading a flow of tributes for one of the greatest athletes of all time.

3 - Federer reached the finals of all the grand slams in three different seasons 65 - consecutive grand slam appearances, from the Australian Open in 2000 to the French Open in 2016 10 - titles won at the ATP events in Basel and Halle His serving, forehand, footwork and attacking style will all be remembered. “I said it to you when we spoke and now it’s here. 6 - titles won at the ATP Finals, an all-time record 36 - at 36 years and 320 days, Federer was the oldest world No.1 in ATP history 5 - Federer has reached the final at every grand slam at least five times 36 - consecutive appearances in grand slam quarter-finals 23 - consecutive appearances in grand slam semi-finals from 2004 to 2010, an all-time record 20 - grand slam titles When Federer won his first grand slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, the men’s record for most was held by Pete Sampras, who had won his 14th at the US Open the year before in what turned out to be the last match of the American’s career.

Even though Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic unseated him, Roger Federer remains the GOAT men's tennis player for many, if only in their hearts, ...

Nadal was a brute from the back of the court. Then he returned to the winners' circle with a victory over Nadal at the 2017 Australian Open. Out of the three guys, Federer can make you feel really bad," Kyrgios said. He charged forward to track balls down and contorted his face as he let out visceral grunts on contact. When he beat Pete Sampras in the 2001 Wimbledon semifinal, it was a neat "passing of the torch" moment. Federer would outlast the young bucks. First, having lost the 2007 US Open final, Djokovic broke through for his first major title at the 2008 Australian Open. Or so went the narrative. Then Djokovic joined the party and started performing with Federer-like consistency on all surfaces. Then Nadal dismantled Federer 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 in the 2008 Roland Garros decider — nothing new there. And he has fewer grand slam titles than either of those guys. Four straight Wimbledons and seven overall?

The Aussie and tragic 'wake-up call' behind Federer's rise from 'wasted talent' to $130m icon.

Are we willing to do that?” he said. “I knew I had a chance. I guess it (Peter’s death) was a wake-up call for me when he passed away. “When they talk about my effortless style and technique, I guess. Heartbreakingly for Federer, he squandered two championship points. It’s not like going through the motions. That would be a horrible feeling, to be honest.” On the eve of his shattering defeat to Djokovic in the 2019 Wimbledon final, Federer said he had not set any date for retiring. I mean, he’s the man on grass.” “I have always had the utmost respect for my friend Rafa as a person and as a champion,” he wrote when the Spaniard won a 13th Roland Garros in 2020, equalling his record of 20 majors. “I guess he didn’t want me to be a wasted talent. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo.

The British writer's latest idiosyncratic book is typically about books, films, music and ... tennis.

In this sense tennis is the opposite of Nietzsche, the opposite of Beethoven, and Dyer’s own amateur status allows him to rejoice in a Larkinesque view of his own absurdity. He stays out of the locker room, the hotel, the excesses and the love life. Dyer too shows such unwavering faith in his own diminishing tennis game, which he eulogises and lampoons throughout these pages, stricken as he is by the injuries and humiliations of an ageing body. The last years of anyone’s life, let alone that of great artists and sportspeople, tend to confirm the wisdom of this view, as illusions unravel, strengths and capacities fail, and regrets circle like unpaid traffic fines. And this is a key to the charm of Dyer’s style. Dyer is a Nietzsche fan, as well as a Bob Dylan fan and a Beethoven fan.

Roger Federer will retire this week at the Laver Cup. He leaves behind a formidable sporting record.

In the pure aesthetics of tennis, Federer arguably eclipsed the master. [Laver Cup](https://lavercup.com/) is a testament to Federer’s unusually intense immersion in tennis history and, ultimately, his own place within it. My initial cynicism was overwhelmed by the astonishing athleticism on display. But longevity is a major aspect of Federer’s status. [Who can break up the 'Big 3' monopoly on men's tennis? But the experience of watching them perform live at the stadium or on screen immediately mutates into nostalgic reflection. Of course, it has not all gone smoothly. [ceremonial media moment](https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Media_Events/MxzQnVZhQE0C?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=live+events+broadcasting&printsec=frontcover) of his appearance in the O2 arena in London, this week’s global capital of farewell ceremonies. This is a time of endings. [Queen Serena Williams](https://nypost.com/2022/08/28/all-hail-queen-serena-williams-on-the-verge-of-future-triumphs-in-new-fields/)” from the women’s game and the youth of the singles winners in the 2022 US Open is further evidence that the wheel has, perhaps mercifully, turned in favour of renewal. Federer, who arrived as a [teenage firebrand](https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/The_Master/2N79DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=federer+biography&printsec=frontcover), admires not just the impressive tennis record but also the demeanour of [Rod Laver](https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/rod-laver). [media spectacle](https://theconversation.com/media-coverage-of-queen-elizabeths-death-began-well-but-quickly-descended-into-farce-190645) surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II, “tennis royalty” in the form of Roger Federer will [retire](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-15/roger-federer-announces-retirement-from-tennis/101446316) in the same week and in the same city that she is laid to rest.

The 2003 Wimbledon final marked Federer's first grand slam victory, and the first time he had such a huge audience watching on TV.

Yet again, Federer had the match on his own serve (around the 40 second mark above) but he went for conservative serves that Djokovic brushed off with seeming ease. Then on the second match point, and visibly shaken by what Djokovic had just pulled off on the first match point, Federer bungled a simple forehand into the bottom of the net. Nadal had figured out the formula for beating Federer (high balls to the backhand side) and came into the event with a dominant record against his arch rival. OK, so this wasn’t a truly important match or tournament for Federer (although he did win it). [a heart-wrenching defeat at the hands of Rafael Nadal](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/feb/01/rafael-nadal-roger-federer-australian-open) in the 2009 Australian Open final, was desperate to claim a French title to complete the career grand slam. The Swiss maestro then went on to [demolish surprise finalist Söderling](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jun/07/roger-federer-wins-french-open) in the final to win his only French Open title. [losing to Nadal in five thrilling sets](https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/23977542/roger-federer-rafael-nadal-epic-2008-wimbledon-final), Federer was back in the Wimbledon final and, again, [competing in another epic](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jul/05/roger-federer-wimbledon-final-andy-roddick). Remarkably, just a year after losing two match points in the semi-final to his rival, Federer again found himself up two match points in the same round in New York. His career having been declared unofficially over, after struggling with physical ailments and lackluster performances in the slams, Federer came into the Australian Open with little fanfare. Waving his finger in the air after the match was done, it was obvious to all how much this victory meant to him. In the first-set tiebreaker, with the score knotted at two apiece, Federer displayed all his brilliance in one point: a half-volley from the baseline, wide-angled groundstrokes and a finish with a brilliant forehand down the line. Playing somewhat against the crowd – perhaps for the only time in his career - who were behind the sentimental favorite Agassi, Federer unleashed a ridiculously powerful forehand from well behind the baseline in the early going (around the 28 second mark in the video above).

The first few names that pop up are Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams just to name a few. These athletes have changed how ...

He holds the all-time record for Halle titles with 10 and the all-time record for Wimbledon titles with 8. Federer has announced that will continue playing for the time being, but he will not participate in any Grand Slams or the Tour. Federer will go down as one of the greatest and most accomplished athletes in world history. In that time, recorded the two largest final streaks with 10 consecutive trips and another 8 consecutive trips later. Federer announced on Thursday that he plans on retiring from the game that loves so much. The first few names that pop up are Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams just to name a few.

His achievements speak for themselves. Only Rafael Nadal could stand with him at his peak, and latterly Novak Djokovic, who in time will surpass both ...

In all their endeavours, he and Nadal set a chivalrous standard in their sport that ought to be a benchmark for all sports. He loves the game, as much now as he ever did, as much as any person can, but is a rare example of a sportsperson who has had that love requited with equal fervour. So what was and is the animus that threads this sporting career of surpassing virtuosity? He did media in many languages, and with a spritely sense of humour; his on-court interviews sometimes engaged him more than his opponents could. He affected blitheness about practice and preparation, which was probably a front, but what man would not burnish his own legend if he could? The bell was said to be tolling for him so many times, but the bell wore out before he did. He let opponents down gently, respected officials, was patient with fans and honoured his sport’s traditions; hence his love for Rod Laver. He had utter confidence in his own ability, but little or none of the outward arrogance that often goes with such self-possession. Even as his family grew, he and they never tired of the itinerant tennis lifestyle (abetted in every step of the way, it must be noted, by his wife Mirka, a former player) and until the last phase of his career he was rarely injured. He won his first major at 21 and his last, the 2018 Australian Open, at 36, though he played and lost an epic Wimbledon final to Djokovic the next year. Simply, he was the greatest sportsman of his time. But let’s not reduce this to a numbers game, or we will find ourselves back where we were last month, counting the respective spoils of [Serena Williams](/link/follow-20170101-p5b8td) and [Margaret Court](https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/i-admired-serena-but-i-don-t-think-she-admired-me-margaret-court-on-being-ostracised-for-her-beliefs-20220905-p5bfd9.html) instead of evaluating them.