‘That’s Enough of Being a Crying Mess’- Roger Federer’s Latest Announcement Leaves Tennis World Heartbroken

Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all time, said goodbye to his beloved sport at the recently concluded Laver Cup. After his quarterfinals defeat in last year’s Wimbledon Championships, he walked out of the circuit to seek medical help for his knee injury. Federer underwent surgeries and waited for an around for his return. In fact, he signed up for the Laver Cup and Swiss Indoors Basel.

However, later he realized his body was in no state of handling the rigors of professional tennis. Therefore, post a doubles match in the Laver Cup, he hung his racket and withdrew from his home hard-court event. Although a farewell for the legend was planned in Basel, he recently postponed the event as he wasn’t emotionally ready.

Fans react after Roger Federer decides to postpone his farewell

The 20-time Grand slam champion has an irreplaceable place in the hearts of fans, which is why many love to see him on the court as much as possible. But at the same time, they value his emotions as well. Therefore, here’s how they reacted.

Some resonated with Federer and wrote emotional messages on Twitter. A fan tweeted, “I’m not ready yet….. never…..”

Further, others understood why the Swiss Maestro was trying to delay the farewell event at Basel, considering the state he was in during the Laver Cup.

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One wrote, “In hindsight, I feel he did the right thing. Going through all of that again after such a grand farewell seems too rushed. It is obvious we’ll see him in Basel one day, as a special guest, maybe honoring the winners & specially treating ball kids with pizzas.”

While the other, in a lighter tone, mentioned. “He said that’s enough of being a crying mess in front of everyone for the whole year, okay”

Also, the fans who were waiting for the ATP 500 event just to see the former World No.1 one more time were disheartened. As one shared a GIF of the movie Lilo and Stitch’s comically famous dialogue, “Leave me alone to die.”

Whereas a fan was relieved that he didn’t rush to the ticket counters. “Good thing I didn’t book tickets.”

The last match of Federer’s career

The eight-times Wimbledon champion, after appearing as a guest in this year’s Wimbledon to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Centre Court, returned to London to perform his last dance. He, alongside fellow big four players Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, represented Team Europe in the fifth edition of Laver Cup.

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Federer played his last match in the O2 arena with Nadal, his biggest rival and best friend surrounded by fans, friends and family. They locked horns with the American duo of Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock and after a three set long match, the 41-year-old, with teary eyes, walked out of the sport.