Roger Federer Announces His Retirement From Tennis
Roger Federer Announces His Retirement From Tennis
Roger Federer Announces , His Retirement From Tennis.
Roger Federer Announces , His Retirement From Tennis.
The tennis champion announced his retirement via Twitter on Sept.
15.
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, Tennis Legend, via CNBC.
I will play more tennis, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour, Roger Federer, Tennis Legend, via CNBC.
Federer referred to his decision as "bittersweet.".
This is a bittersweet decision because I will miss everything the tour has given me, Roger Federer, Tennis Legend, via CNBC.
But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate.
I consider myself one of the most fortunate people on Earth, Roger Federer, Tennis Legend, via CNBC.
Federer concluded his letter by proclaiming his love and commitment to the game of tennis.
Finally, to the game of tennis: I love you and will never leave you, Roger Federer, Tennis Legend, via CNBC.
Roger Federer's professional career includes 20 Grand Slam titles and spans almost a quarter of a century.
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He began as a teenager, upending men's tennis royalty of the late-1990s and created rivalries with other up-and-coming players at that time, such as Rafael Nadal.
He began as a teenager, upending men's tennis royalty of the late-1990s and created rivalries with other up-and-coming players at that time, such as Rafael Nadal.
He began as a teenager, upending men's tennis royalty of the late-1990s and created rivalries with other up-and-coming players at that time, such as Rafael Nadal.
The Swiss player dominated men's tennis for nearly two decades.
Federer has set numerous records, including the most consecutive weeks as the number one player in the world: 237.
Federer has set numerous records, including the most consecutive weeks as the number one player in the world: 237.
He has also become one of the wealthiest tennis champions, accruing more than $130 million in career earnings alone.
Next week's ATP event in London, the Laver Cup, will be Federer's final professional appearance