In a recent interview for the ATP website, Roger Federer He admitted that he was shocked by the messages he received in recent weeks. Roger said: «The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions. A lot of good things have been written about me, both as a player and as a person.
I am happy that many people have appreciated my character, I did not expect it. people would have focused almost exclusively on my achievements, my titles and my victories. The messages I received far exceeded my expectations.
Every sport always creates new superstars, don’t worry. I see an incredibly bright future for both men and women. We have fantastic years ahead of us.» A few days ago, David Nalbandian spoke again of the Swiss maestro’s farewell: «We all would have liked him to play forever, but it was an inevitable decision.
His knee has given him enormous problems in recent years and his physique was no longer able to withstand certain efforts.»
Roger quit tennis in September
Roger Federer said goodbye to the tennis he played last month, playing his last match at the Laver Cup.
In the exhibition he founded, the former World No. 1 played a double alongside his longtime rival Rafael Nadal. The Swiss phenomenon received a splendid tribute at the end of the match and was able to share that moment with his greatest opponents.
The 41-year-old Basel player struggled to get fit, but his right knee did not respond adequately. The King made a timid comeback last year, playing just 13 official matches and stopping again after Wimbledon.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion hoped to enjoy a final round of jousting in 2023, but there was nothing to do. In the letter posted on Instagram on September 15, the Swiss maestro promised that he would not deviate from the sport that has made him a global icon.
