Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all time, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London this month.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played since Wimbledon 2021, after which he had a third knee operation.
"My body's message to me lately has been clear," Swiss Federer, 41, said.
"I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career."
Undoubtedly one of the great sportspeople ever not just of his generation. I'm no expert on tennis, would it be fair to say if the big three were all at their best Federer would be classed as the better of them?
The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played since Wimbledon 2021, after which he had a third knee operation.
"My body's message to me lately has been clear," Swiss Federer, 41, said.
"I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career."
| The key numbers in Federer's career |
|---|
| 20 Grand Slam singles titles | 310 weeks as world number one |
| 103 ATP titles | 28 Masters 1,000 titles |
| 6 ATP Finals victories | 31 Grand Slam finals |
| 1 Davis Cup triumph | £114m career prize money |
Undoubtedly one of the great sportspeople ever not just of his generation. I'm no expert on tennis, would it be fair to say if the big three were all at their best Federer would be classed as the better of them?
