The Swiss tennis legend, Roger Federer has surprised the tennis world by announcing his retirement after his glorious two-decade tennis career. Tennis fans are going berserk as the 20 Grand Slams title winner is finally calling it quits from tennis.
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In addition, Federer said that the Laver Cup would be his final tournament. The Swiss tennis player was struggling to return to the court because of a lack of fitness caused by numerous injuries.
Fans react to Roger Federer’s retirement from tennis
Many tennis fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment with Federer’s decision to retire from tennis. They couldn’t believe one of tennis’s greatest players would retire after the Laver Cup. One of the fans tweeted with the username @DavidWaldstein tweeted, “Roger Federer is evolving away from tennis. He was so much fun to watch.”
Roger Federer is evolving away from tennis. He was so much fun to watch. https://t.co/P236cajt7t
— David Waldstein (@DavidWaldstein) September 15, 2022
Another fan expressed his sadness over Federer’s retirement announcement video.
This video killed me. To hear him actually say it instead of just reading it. He knew what he had to do and he did it. He even waited for Serena’s announcement to cool off
My god. I know I had been living off highlights lately. But god. The actual news kills me https://t.co/We95u1UPya
— Tennis World (Mike) (@secondserves) September 15, 2022
A plethora of tennis fans from all over the world thanked the legendary Federer while also expressing disagreement with his decision.
That oil painting of a BH, that slice serve, the UNREAL forehand. No more.
We had heartbreaks but meh. Who cares. We had joy and happiness. You made me enjoy this sport and you made me stick around to watch it. I own you a lot.
Thanks, ball kid from Basel 🐐 (5/5) pic.twitter.com/0AtdB9flxz
— Tennis World (Mike) (@secondserves) September 15, 2022
Another fan tweeted, “Big hugs to all Fedfans”
Big hugs to all Fedfans 🫂🥲
— Vickesh | વિકેશ (@Vickesh) September 15, 2022
One of Nadal’s fans also tweeted, “Merci Roger”
Merci Roger. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/4dKqXsfH0E
— Nadal_France 2️⃣2️⃣ 🏆 (@Nadal_Fr) September 15, 2022
A fan from Federer’s country, also took to Twitter to post an emotional message for the Swiss tennis legend. He tweeted, “Finally, to the game of Tennis, I love you and will never leave you The one and only, King 👑 of Tennis, He‘s swiss, ROGER FEDERER”
„Finally, to the game of Tennis, I love you and will never leave you“
The one and only,
King 👑 of Tennis,He‘s swiss,
ROGER FEDERER 🖤❤️💚
— Brian🇨🇭 (@camerlengo73_2) September 15, 2022
rip sexy tennis. pic.twitter.com/0AcpLtA9Lx
— molly (@fangworl) September 15, 2022
Tennis legend, sporting great, enjoy your retirement, you deserve it. 👏 👏
— Chris Goldsmith (@TheTennisTalker) September 15, 2022
Another fan paid tribute to the Swiss tennis legend, he tweeted “Thank you for everything Roger!! You’ve changed tennis forever!!! Words cannot describe what you mean to everyone”
Thank you for everything Roger!! You’ve changed tennis forever!!! Words cannot describe what you mean to everyone 😭❤️❤️
— Bridie ♡ (@foolforfilm_) September 15, 2022
While other fans thanked him and called him the “G.O.A.T’. One of the fans tweeted, “Thank you Roger. You are an inspiration to many. Because of you , many started to hold a tennis racquet. You are a true legend and GOAT. Thank you”
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Thank you Roger. You are an inspiration to many. Because of you , many started to hold a tennis racquet. You are a true legend and GOAT. Thank you 🙏🙏
— neeraj singh (@neeraj_ait) September 15, 2022
Well, that sucks https://t.co/CQxGHvSdnb
— Andrew Jerell Jones, Luke 1:37 (IG:twdbk3) (@sluggahjells) September 15, 2022
Leave me alone😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭Thank you for all the memories Roger,you did tennis a better sport,with your elegance,your style,your respect towards your rivals,referees and fans.I only regret for not being able to see you playing alive and to meet you. Love you and thanks❤️ pic.twitter.com/iNMvBXgs7h
— Irene🇮🇹🇺🇦🤍🖤💙❤️#STRON9ER #L10🐐#RAFA2️⃣2️⃣👑 (@irejdoc1897) September 15, 2022
Thank you Roger for all the unforgettable tennis that will be in our memories forever. You gave so much to tennis. It’s been a privilege and honor to have watched you play. Congratulations on an incredible career and wish you all the best with your beautiful family. ❤️
— LaWanda (@lawanda50) September 15, 2022
I'll love you forever❣️
— Dinora♥RF 🐐 (@norinchi_df) September 15, 2022
What did Roger Federer say about his retirement plans?
The 20 Grand Slams title winner expressed his gratitude to his fans and competitors who were there with him during his glorious two-decade tennis journey. He posted a video on his social media announcing his plans to retire from tennis.
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— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
He also thanked his family for their unwavering support over the years. Many great athletes and prominent figures paid tribute to the Swiss tennis legend. Even his friend and rival, Rafael Nadal posted an emotional post on his social media. Nadal paid an ultimate tribute to the Swiss tennis legend, Federer.
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The 20-time grand slam champion has broken numerous ATP tour records and is hailed as one of the greatest tennis players of all time or simply the ‘G.O.A.T’.
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