Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, announces retirement from tennis

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, announces retirement from tennis. He will play at the Laver Cup for his last event as a professional athlete.

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With more than 1500 matches played and 24 years of his fitness on court, Martina Navratilova is ready to retire.

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Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slam titles rank third all time among male players behind only contemporaries, Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (21).

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Federer said he wants to keep playing tennis, but not in Grand Slams or on tour. Then after Wimbledon in 2021 and another surgery, it seemed like he would stop playing.

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The article mentions that Rafa had said he hoped to come back to play at Centre Court in the future. He also said he plans on returning to his tournament this October.

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He is going to miss the tour, but did it well and is happy with his accomplishments.

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Rafael Nadal tweeted, "I wish this day would have never come," and expressed joy in sharing all his years with the people.

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