After a legendary and successful career, Roger Federer retires

Next week's Laver Cup in London will be Roger Federer's final match

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On Thursday morning, the 41-year-old tennis Star made an announcement

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He was recognised with adding grace and beauty to a sport characterised by strong hitters

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Effectively closing a phase in which tennis was ruled by the Big Three

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Federer will retire with 20 Grand Slam championships, just two less than his younger "Big Three" opponents Rafael Nadal (36) and Novak Djokovic (35)

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Federer described his choice to retire as being "bittersweet,"

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Adding that his "body' capacities and limits and its message to me lately has been obvious."

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Due to injuries, the Swiss national has had a hard time staying on the court lately

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Since Federer hasn't played since losing in the Wimbledon quarterfinals in July 2021, the news wasn't particularly shocking

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It happens soon after Serena Williams, who lost in the third round of the U.S. Open last month, announced her retirement

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