Former world number one and 20-time Grand Slam tournament winner Roger Federer will end his professional career after the Laver Cup men's exhibition tennis tournament, which runs from next Friday to Sunday.
The 41-year-old Swiss classic, who has been unable to fight for a year, said in mid-June that he "definitely wants" to return next year, but on Thursday he announced that he will end his career with a tournament in the colors of the European team.
"As many of you know, the last three years have been challenging due to injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to get back in competitive shape. However, I know my body's capabilities and limitations, I'm 41 years old," Federer wrote on Instagram. "I've played more than 1,500 matches in 24 years. Tennis has been more generous to me than I could have ever dreamed of, and now I had to figure out when to end my competitive career. Next week's Laver Cup in London will be my last ATP event. I will continue to play tennis in the future, but not in Grand Slams or tournaments."
The world star triumphed at the Australian Open six times, at Roland Garros once, at Wimbledon eight times, and at the US Open five times.
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