Without you, those successes would have felt lonely, rather than filled with joy and energy.
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"The inspiring feeling of walking into full stadiums and arenas has been one of the huge thrills in my life. You will never know how much strength and belief you have given me. "Above all, I must offer a special thank you to my unbelievable fans. We pushed each other, and together we took tennis to new levels. "We battled fairly, with passion and intensity, and I always tried my best to respect the history of the game. "I was lucky enough to play so many epic matches that I will never forget," said Federer. Seeing my family cheering me on from the stands is a feeling I will cherish forever."įederer's retirement, coming less than a fortnight after Serena Williams was given an emotional send-off at the US Open, is another indication that this momentous era in tennis is drawing to a close. "I also want to thank my four wonderful children for supporting me, always eager to explore new places and creating wonderful memories along the way. "She has warmed me up before finals, watched countless matches even while over eight months pregnant, and has endured my goofy side on the road with my team for over 20 years. The Swiss had targeted a full return following the last operation but it became increasingly clear his rehabilitation was not going as well as he had hoped.įederer, who won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, thanked his family for their support, writing: "I would like to especially thank my amazing wife Mirka, who has lived through every minute with me. He subsequently announced he needed more surgery on his knee having previously undergone two operations in 2020 that kept him out for more than a year. Open Privacy Optionsįederer has not played a competitive match since losing to Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon last summer.
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