Roger Federer is retiring. The 41-year-old tennis legend - who has won 20 Grand Slams in his long career - has announced he is hanging up his racket and will no longer play the sport competitively after next weekend's Laver Cup at The O2 in London because he has struggled to fully recover from an ongoing knee injury.
He said on Instagram: £“As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries.
I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear.
I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career. “The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event.
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