Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd after victory in his Gentlemen’s Singles Fourth Round match against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 6, 2015 in London, England.
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Tennis legend Roger Federer announced his retirement from the sport Thursday after a 24-year career, the Swiss player announced in a letter posted to Twitter.
Federer said that the Laver Cup in London next week will be his final ATP event. He has faced multiple injuries and surgeries and says he knows his “body’s capacities and limits.”
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He holds the record for the most consecutive weeks at No. 1, and the record for the oldest player to rank no. 1, at 36 in 2018. The 41-year-old is a 20-time Grand Slam champion.
“This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me,” Federer wrote. “But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate. I consider myself one of the most fortunate people on Earth.”
He thanked his wife Mirka, his parents, his sister, and his business team in the emotional letter. Federer boasts over $130 million in career earnings. His sponsors include Wilson, Rolex, Mercedes-Benz, Uniqlo, Moet Hennessey, and Credit Suisse.
Federer did not state his plans following retirement, but he concluded the letter, writing: “Finally, to the game of tennis: I love you and will never leave you.”
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