He is one of the greatest tennis legends about to shut down. In a message posted on social networks on Thursday, September 15, Roger Federer announced that he will end his career at the end of the Laver Cup, which will take place in London from September 23-25. Since this announcement, many have paid their respects to the Swiss tennis player. “A genius like no other in tennis history and an example for every athlete. Good luck on your new stage, we will miss you to make us happy to see you on the courts now”especially praised PSG’s Argentine star Lionel Messi. Serena Williams, who also recently announced her retirement from the courts, joked that she wished 20 Grand Slam winners. “Welcome to the retirement club”. “Our paths have always been very similar, very similar. You have inspired millions of people – myself included – and we will never forget that”He pointed to the 40-year-old American on his Instagram page.
Spain’s biggest rival, Rafael Nadal, also took up his pen on this occasion. “Dear Roger, my friend and rival. I wish this day never happened. This is a sad day for me and for sport around the world. It has been a pleasure, but also an honor and a privilege to share all these years. So many wonderful moments with you, on and off the court. For living”, the 36-year-old champ wrote. The tennis world as a whole has also shown its love for Roger Federer. Carlos Alcaraz, Petra Kvitova, Stanislas Wawrinka, Andy Roddick, Juan Martin del Potro or Gael Monfils went there with expressions of sympathy. Famous tournaments also welcomed the departure of the tennis star through social networks.
Wimbledon, which he won eight times, thanked Switzerland for their achievements: “It was a privilege to witness your journey and watch you literally become a champion. We will miss you so much on our courts, but all we can say right now is thank you for the memories and the joy you have given so many people”, wrote the London tournament. Kylian Mbappé, who greatly admires the tennis player, also posted an Instagram story praising his career.
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