Roger Federer

Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all time, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London next week.

Open, making him the first man to do so in a season since Mats Wilander in 1988. Finished top of the ATP rankings for a third straight year. among a haul of 12 titles and a 92-5 win-loss record. 2007: Became the first player in history to reach all four Grand Slam finals in back-to-back years, winning at Melbourne Park, Wimbledon and Flushing Meadows. 2017: Came back from a six-month injury layoff to win the Australian Open and at 35, became the oldest player to claim a Grand Slam title since Australia's Ken Rosewall won at Melbourne Park in 1972 at the age of 37. He also became the first player in the Open Era to win his first four Grand Slam finals. Open titles after failing to reach the finals in the first two majors of the year. * Only player to reach all four Grand Slam finals in the same calendar year three times (2006, 2007 and 2009). * Holds the Open Era record for the longest winning streak on grass (65) and the all-time record on hard courts (56). * Only player to reach 10 straight men's Grand Slam finals (2005-06). * Only player to win two Grand Slams five consecutive times - Wimbledon from 2003-07 and the U.S. * Oldest men's player to win Wimbledon (35 years, 342 days in 2017).

20-time grand slam tennis champion Roger Federer has announced he will retire after next week's Laver Cup tournament. While no longer the most successful ...

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. "I have had the immense fortune to play in front of you in over 40 different countries. 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." 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.

Federer calls time after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles and helped create a golden era.

It’s been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court.” He has the most complete game of his generation and captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court and a powerful tennis mind," Hall of Famer Billie Jean King said. Federer leaves the sport 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. His 2009 trophy at Roland Garros allowed Federer to complete a career Grand Slam. “And at the end of the day, after 1,500-plus matches, the tires finally wore out. “I knew a few weeks ago that his rehabilitation with his knee wasn't going as well as he had hoped.

Roger Federer, regarded by many as the greatest male player to wield a tennis racket will retire after next week's Laver Cup in London.

(1/2) Roger Federer is a champion’s champion. "It's been a privilege to witness your journey and see you become a champion in every sense of the word. "Where do we begin?" Federer went on to win seven more Wimbledon titles, claimed five U.S. I'll see you in London." "I wish this day would have never come. [pic.twitter.com/YxtVWrlXIF] [September 15, 2022] I wish this day would have never come. [pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN] [September 15, 2022] "I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. "I've worked hard to return to full competitive form. I am 41 years old.

Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles.

He has the most complete game of his generation and captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court and a powerful tennis mind," Hall of Famer Billie Jean King said. Federer leaves the sport 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. 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). “And at the end of the day, after 1,500-plus matches, the tires finally wore out. “I knew a few weeks ago that his rehabilitation with his knee wasn't going as well as he had hoped. Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No.

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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.

The Swiss champion, whose final pro event will be next week's Laver Cup, has ranked as Forbes' highest-paid tennis player for 17 straight years.

[Michael Jordan](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2014/06/12/michael-jordan-is-a-billionaire-after-increasing-stake-in-hornets/), [James](https://www.forbes.com/sites/chasewithorn/2022/06/02/lebron-james-is-officially-a-billionaire/) and [Woods](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattcraig/2022/06/10/tiger-woods-officially-a-billionaire-no-thanks-to-the-saudis/)? “Because the pandemic forced me to be home so much for the last 18 months, I have had the opportunity to work with them much more than in normal times.” [world’s highest-paid athletes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2022/05/11/the-worlds-10-highest-paid-athletes-2022/) even though he won only about $700,000 in prize money during that time. Maria Sharapova, for instance, has continued to promote Nike, Evian and Porsche since leaving the game in 2020. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear.” When he was healthy, Federer could also command $2 million per event to play in exhibitions and smaller tournaments. Roger Federer [said](https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1570401710685945856) Thursday that next week’s Laver Cup—a team tournament he cofounded in 2017—would be his final professional event. The Swiss ace has collected $131 million in prize money since turning pro in 1998, third in ATP Tour history behind Djokovic’s $159 million and Nadal’s $132 million. It also makes him one of “I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. He was the world’s highest-paid athlete on the 2020 list with a total of [$106.3 million](https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2020/05/29/roger-federer-on-top-the-swiss-tennis-ace-scores-first-no-1-payday-with-106-million/) and has ranked as the [highest-paid tennis player](https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2022/08/25/highest-paid-tennis-players-2022-new-generation-taking-over-from-federer-and-serena/) for 17 straight years. Federer has made roughly $1 billion (before taxes and agents’ fees) across his career just from his endorsements and other business endeavors, according to Forbes estimates.

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 outpouring of praise and admiration in the wake of Roger Federer's retirement announcement is a testament to the Swiss tennis star's remarkable impact ...

[official Olympics Twitter page](https://twitter.com/Olympics/status/1570430892736413696), International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said, “@RogerFederer is a gentleman on and off the court – and a true Olympic champion. I wish you all the best.” You inspired countless millions and millions of people – including me – and we will never forget. “It’s been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court. I’ll see you in London at the Laver Cup.” it’s a sad day for me personally and for sports people around the world.

February 18, 2005: Swiss Roger Federer returns to Russian Nikolay Davydenko in the quarter final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.

We take a look at his career. He played in more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis at age 41.

At once the best tennis player of all time and beatable, he was the one everyone wanted to see on court.

He was simultaneously the greatest player of all time – and beatable. He had two match points in the fifth set against Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2020 but failed to convert them (or Djokovic saved them) and the satisfied ideal gave way to an agonised “if only …”. Federer was still the player people most wanted to see, but it came to seem inevitable that he would fall short against Nadal or Djokovic. The single most beautiful component of his play was the one-handed backhand. After that, he announced he was having surgery on his troublesome knee and taking the rest of the season off. His unsurpassable haul of 20 Grand Slams was surpassed, first by Rafael Nadal and then by Novak Djokovic, but still the official word was that he would be back.

Roger Federer's impact on both tennis and the African continent is hailed after the Swiss announced his impending retirement.

He is always interested in South Africa and asking us about South Africa." "Watching somebody like Roger Federer, he plays a little bit different to everybody else - almost like beautiful tennis. He's really well liked and is very consistent in his behaviour with everybody. "He's been so amazing to myself and Lloyd. He invested a lot of his foundation into South African projects, especially in the Eastern Cape. "At 41, the Swiss maestro will definitely retire as one of the all-time greats in sport.

Roger Federer in all white playing tennis. Even when he stepped inside the baseline—the key to his attacking game—or dashed to retrieve a ball in the corner, ...