Federer broke the information in a prolonged social media submit, stating “I’m 41 years previous, I’ve performed greater than 1,500 matches over 24 years, and tennis has handled me extra generously than I ever would have dreamt.”
Quickly after the announcement, social media broke with congratulatory messages lauding Federer’s wealthy contribution to the game. Bollywood celebrities additionally reacted to Federer’s retirement.
Actor Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram story to share the information. “Genius,” she wrote, including a purple heartbreak emoji.
Anushka’s husband and cricketer Virat Kohli additionally reacted to the information and shared his adulation for the ace tennis participant. Virat commented on Roger Federer’s submit on Instagram and wrote, “The best of all time. King roger,” together with coronary heart emoji Kareena Kapoor Khan referred to as Federer a “legend.”
“Legend. My all time favorite. What an incredible human being,” Dia Mirza wrote on Instagram Story.
Federer’s resolution to retire has left Pooja Hegde emotional. “Can not…however what a legacy,” she wrote on Instagram Story together with crying emojis.
Federer received his first grand slam within the 12 months 2003 when he received the Wimbledon title. He has since gone on to win 6 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 8 Wimbledon and 5 US Open titles.
“The Laver Cup subsequent week shall be my closing ATP occasion. I’ll play extra tennis in the way forward for course however simply not in grand slams or on the tour. It is a bitter candy resolution as a result of I’ll miss every thing the tour has given me. However on the identical time, there’s a lot to rejoice. I take into account myself some of the lucky folks on earth. I used to be given a particular expertise to play tennis, and I did it at a stage that I by no means imagined, for for much longer than I ever thought attainable,” Federer stated within the be aware
“I wish to particularly thank my superb spouse Mirka who has lived by means of each minute with me. She has warmed me up earlier than finals, watched numerous matches even whereas over 8 months pregnant. And has endured my goofy aspect on the highway with my group for over 20 years. I additionally need to thank my 4 great kids for supporting me, at all times wanting to discover new locations and creating great reminiscences alongside the best way,” he
concluded.
