These are the reactions of tennis players, athletes, Grand Slam tournaments in which he won and celebrities from the world of sports after the announcement on Thursday of the Swiss Roger Federer that next week the Laver Cup his last tournament on the professional circuit after winning 20 Grand Slams and being world number one for 310 weeks:
WIMBLEDON, WHERE FEDERER HAS A RECORD OF EIGHT TITLES
“Roger, where do we begin? It has been a privilege to witness your journey and see you become a champion in every way. We will miss enjoying your art on our courts, but all we can say for now is thank you.” , for the memories and joy you gave to so many people”.
JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO
“I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you have done for tennis and myself. The tennis world will not be the same without you.”
ANDY RODDICK, WHO LOST THE 2009 WIMBLEDON FINAL TO FEDERER
“Cheers Roger. Thanks for the shared memories, my friend. It was an honor sharing time/experiences on our sport’s holiest ground. Don’t be an outsider. Plus, it seems like a good time to start training for Wimby (Obviously, just kidding)”.
ROLAND GARROS
“An inspiration on and off the pitch. Thanks Roger.”
LAVER CUP
“Congratulations on a momentous competitive career. Thank you for being an endless source of inspiration.”
DENIS SHAPOVALOV
“A role model for me and many others!! Thanks for everything Roger. It was a privilege to share the track with you!!”
DAVID FERRER, FORMER WORLD NUMBER THREE
“The saddest day in tennis. Thank you Mr. Federer.”
GARY LINEKER, FORMER FOOTBALL PLAYER AND TV PRESENTER
“It has been one of life’s great pleasures watching you play. You have brought a lot of joy to a lot of people. Good luck in whatever comes.”
JUDY MURRAY, MOTHER OF ANDY MURRAY
“The end of a wonderful era.”
Source: La Verdad
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