41-year-old Swiss tennis player, who has won 20 times Grand Slam title and considered by many to be the best tennis player to ever hold a racket, has not played a match since Wimbledon last year.
“As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with many challenges in the form of injuries and surgery,” Federer said.
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“I’ve been working hard to get back to full form. But I also know my body’s capabilities and limitations, and its message to me has been clear lately. I’m 41 years old. .”
“I’ve played more than 1,500 games over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever dreamed of, and now I have to realize that it’s time to end my playing career. Laver Cup next week next in London will be my final ATP incident. Of course, I will play more tennis in the future, but not at Grand Slams or on tour. ”
Federer, who dominated men’s tennis after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, has been troubled by injuries in recent years.
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He has undergone three knee surgeries in the past two years and his last match was a quarter-final loss to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz at Wimbledon 2021.
Federer has announced that he plans to return to the tournament when he joins longtime rival and friend Rafa Nadal for doubles at the Laver Cup in London.
He was also scheduled to play at the Swiss indoor tournament at home in Basel.
