Roger Federer

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 ...

"I was lucky enough to play so many epic matches that I will never forget," Federer said in Thursday's announcement. 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. 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. His 2009 trophy at Roland Garros allowed Federer to complete a career Grand Slam. "A few weeks after Wimbledon, he informed me that the knee was not reacting as well as it should and that he was thinking about figuring out a way to end his career," Godsick said in a telephone interview. "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. 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." Federer said he intends to keep playing tennis, "but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour." He also had said he would return to tournament action at the Swiss Indoors in October. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career." [Roger Federer](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=425) 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.

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."

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 ...

Loses to Nadal in the Australian Open semis. In June, drops to number two in rankings having been number one for 285 weeks. - Wins 16th major at Australian Open. The win ends Sampras' 31-match winning streak at the All England Club. - Wins 18th and 19th Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. At Roland Garros, loses to Ernests Gulbis in last-16 and is beaten by Djokovic in the five-set Wimbledon final. - Fails to win the title for the first time since 2000 and the season was compromised by left knee surgery in February which limits him to just seven tournaments. - Wins first Grand Slam crown at Wimbledon where he beats Andy Roddick in the semi-finals and Mark Philippoussis in the final. - Wins fifth straight US Open but each of his runner-up showings come against Nadal at Monte Carlo, Hamburg, Roland Garros and Wimbledon in an epic final which went to 9-7 in final set. - Ends season as number one for a fourth straight year, wins eight titles and three Grand Slams at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open. - 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. 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.

From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected role model and modern icon, Roger Federer has ...

"It's just discussions I always have with my wife about the family, about my kids, is everybody happy on tour, are we happy to pack up and go on tour for five, six, seven weeks. That would be a horrible feeling, to be honest." that can stress you out a tad," he said. "I knew I had a chance. "I always say I'm happy I feel that way because it means I care. Are we willing to do that?" 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. It had been after the first of his five Australian Opens in 2004 that he claimed the world number one ranking for the first time. His net worth was estimated in 2019 at $450 million and such is the cash-register recognition of the Federer brand that in 2018, he penned a 10-year, $300 million deal with clothing manufacturer Uniqlo. Off court, however, he is Federer the family man, the father of two sets of twins, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva and Leo and Lenny with wife Mirka, a former player he met at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. 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.

The fifth edition of the Laver Cup takes place between September 23-25 in London's O2 Arena. The event should gather four of the most accomplished players ...

"I can not wait to see Roger on the court. The Swiss plans to play the Laver Cup and Basel in the upcoming weeks, but his knee is still not in the best shape. Roger underwent the third surgery a few weeks later, and his recovery process is still on. Roger met Hubert Hurkacz in a battle for the semi-final and suffered his worst Wimbledon loss. Roger could not keep the same pace in 2020 after experiencing a knee injury that has ruined his last two and a half years. Federer has not played since the last year's Wimbledon, and this would be a great chance to see him again on the court alongside his greatest rivals.

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

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.

Roger Federer's decision to retire provoked an emotional reaction, including from current and former tennis players, coaches and athletes in other sports.

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Tennis legend Roger Federer will retire from tennis with 20 Grand Slam titles. Get complete list of Roger Federer's grand Slam wins and records.

5 - Between 2004 and 2008, Roger Federer won five successive US Open singles titles, a feat unmatched by any player in the Open Era at the tournament. His first Grand Slam main draw victory came at the 2000 Australian Open as Federer, then just 18, upset former French Open champion Michael Chang in the first round. His run stretched from the 2005 Wimbledon and ended at the Australian Open in 2008, after a semi-final loss to Novak Djokovic. A feat no other male tennis player has managed to match till date. Roger Federer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time and his 20-time Grand Slam titles vindicates that. The Laver Cup is contested between Europe and Rest of the World.

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week's Laver Cup, he said on Thursday.

Federer had said back in July he hoped to play one more Wimbledon. "I feel extremely grateful. "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." "We battled fairly, with passion and intensity, and I always tried my best to respect the history of the game. "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." "It's been a privilege to witness your journey and see you become a champion in every sense of the word.

Tennis superstar will end his career at 41 with 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

Tennis superstar will end his career at 41 with 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

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 has announced that he will formally retire from tennis next week after the Laver Cup in London.

But it’s appropriate that the last word goes to Federer: “When my love of tennis started, I was a ball kid in my hometown of Basel. “So, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Some success brought me confidence and I was on my way to the most amazing journey that has led to this day. “We will have many more moments to share together in the future, there are still lots of things to do together, we know that. “I have had the immense fortune to play in front of you in over 40 different countries. To see him play live only heightened that sense of the divine about his play. Always polite in public and extremely generous with his time and money towards charitable causes, he was the model ambassador for his sport. They probably could have sold double the amount of tickets. “The last 24 years on tour have been an incredible adventure,” Federer said. But in the case of Roger Federer, it is appropriate and meaningful. Initially, it was Federer who fuelled Nadal’s own ambitions, and when Djokovic arrived, the trio drove each other to new heights. It’s just not a middle-aged man’s game at the top level.

The Swiss star said his last ATP event will be next week at the Laver Cup in London.

“This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me,” Federer said. He hasn’t played in a competitive match since July 2021. After winning 20 Grand Slams over a career that began in 1998, Federer acknowledged that his body has “capacities and limits.” He has been dealing with a persistent knee injury that has required multiple surgeries.

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).

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.

Serena Williams welcomed Roger Federer to the tennis 'retirement club', saying she has always admired and looked up to the Swiss legend.

"Welcome to the retirement club. And thank you for being you @rogerfederer." You inspired countless millions and millions of people -- including me -- and we will never forget."

Roger Federer said he will retire from competitive tennis following next week's Laver Cup in London. Here are 10 landmark matches from the 20-times Grand ...

Federer was denied a record eighth Wimbledon title when Djokovic defeated him 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4 in a gripping final at the All England Club. Federer lifted the trophy at Roland Garros for the first time after defeating Robin Soderling 6-1 7-6(1) 6-4. Federer thrashed Australian Lleyton Hewitt 6-0 7-6(3) 6-0 in the final for his first U.S.

Two great friends who have always fought on any court when they found themselves against each other, to prove that they are the best.

In the spring of 2007, however, Federer and Nadal played something beyond all logic: the battle of the surfaces that we will hardly see again in the coming years and decades. A gap that narrows if we only consider the matches valid as finals (14-10 always in favor of Spaniard). Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have made a lot of people passionate about tennis with their incredible challenges.

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.

A stainless couple: Roger Federer and Miroslava Mirka Vavrinec met at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, when Roger was not yet famous, while she is already a tennis ...

Mirka has kept our friends and family together, as well as showing me how important it is to follow your own path without paying too much attention to the media or detractors. She has been very important in my life, not just in tennis but in general. Mirka has always been fantastic wife is important to a man and obviously my case is no different.

Edberg coached Federer for two years from 2014, just after Federer's worst year with back troubles, and transformed his game into a more attacking version.

Edberg was raved everywhere in his final year, the farewell celebrations kept on coming and he failed to win a title. Federer had begun to play around with the new toy in the sessions to come and suddenly produced a winner. It’s just very tough to handle but at the same time, it was a memorable year. Edberg smiles, as he hears Federer share his gratitude to Wilson Tennis chat, and says ‘Thanks! It was really exciting to bring something new into the game. “The confidence to switch rackets was very important that time.” And to take the ball early. During the first training session, Severin called out to Roger “why don’t you take the serve early?” ‘How early do you want me to take it? Watch the video above to see the ballsiness of it. Stefan was the first one to tell me – when somebody Stefan says its’ a good switch, it’s a big thing,” Federer told Wilson Tennis. He had tinkered with the new model that would come to be called RF 97, with a bigger head size, in early ’13 but got cold feet. “Roger had back problems, somehow lost his way and was completely out of his shoes.

During their legendary careers, the two won a combined 43 Grand Slam singles titles — Williams with an Open Era record of 23 and Federer tallying 20. Their ...

The two retire after completing incredible careers filled with countless memorable moments. “He has a killer serve, literally you can’t read it. It’s probably going to happen once and never again.” Following the match, and in front of a roaring crowd in Perth, Federer and Williams had Federer echoed his opponent’s sentiment and described the match as a “big deal” for both of them. “As a player, it’s something you would dream of — to play Roger Federer — and it’s still like a dream come true for me,” Williams said.

Both of the 20-time Grand slam champion's rivals weighed in on his decision to leave competitive tennis later this month.

“As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries,” Federer told his fans in a video released on Twitter. For now, I truly wish you all the happiness with your wife, Mirka, your kids, your family and enjoy what’s ahead of you. “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. “We will have many more moments to share together in the future, there are still lots of things to do together, we know that. From our family to yours, we wish you much joy, health, and prosperity in the future. Your career has set the tone for what it means to achieve excellence and lead with integrity and poise.

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 and Novak Djokovic had been fearsome rivals on the Tour for almost 15 years. The Swiss and the Serb played 50 matches between Monte Carlos ...

Federer and Djokovic played 50 encounters on the Tour, and the Serb scored 27 victories. Novak will have a chance to say farewell to Roger, who will retire at that event after 25 years on the Tour. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic had been fearsome rivals on the Tour for almost 15 years.

Novak Djokovic paid tribute to Roger Federer's 'integrity and poise' following the announcement of his impending retirement.

Thank you for being the best role model for so many. And thank you for being you.' Welcome to the retirement club. You inspired countless millions and millions of people - including me - and we will never forget. I know that this new chapter will hold amazing things for you, Mirka, the kids, all your loved ones, and Roger fans still have a lot to look forward to. 'Over a decade of incredible moments and battles to think back on.