Roger Federer Announces Retirement From Professional Tennis, Laver Cup 2022 in London To Be Swiss Great's Final ATP Event (Watch Video)
The tennis legend had suffered a knee injury and was slated to make a comeback at the Laver Cup this month. However, that is going to be his final tournament after this announcement.
Roger Federer has announced his retirement from professional tennis, stating that Laver Cup 2022 tournament would be his last appearance. The Swiss icon was under recovery after a knee surgery and was slated to return to action at the Laver Cup this month. Taking to social media, Federer announced this decision in a video where he said, "I am 41 years old, I’ve played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years, and tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt."
Roger Federer Announces Retirement:
To my tennis family and beyond,
With Love,
Roger pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
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