Roger Federer

Roger Federer reveals he choked back 'a tear or two' while announcing retirement

Federer told Swiss broadcaster that in recent months "my progress was not satisfactory, that my knee was not letting me go."

Laver Cup welcomes Roger Federer one last time, see photo

Roger Federer's participation in Laver Cup is in question, though, given his ongoing knee problems.

‘Roger, it's hard to see this day’ Novak Djokovic hails 'incredible moments and battles' with Federer

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic played 17 matches at Grand Slam tournaments, including five finals, with the Serb leading that head-to-head 11-6.

Roger Federer and the sunlit perfection that remained for 24 years

Federer gave tennis a new life, new light. Like everything in his career before this, Federer was thoughtful and considerate in his retirement message.

Roger Federer retires at the top of tennis' money tree

Roger Federer made roughly $1 billion (before taxes and agents’ fees) in his career just from endorsements and other business endeavours.

Roger Federer retires: A look at top 5 Wimbledon moments of Swiss legend

The 41-year-old has advanced the game to new heights over the course of his career spanning more than two decades while winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles.

In PHOTOS: A look at Roger Federer’s 10 greatest Grand Slam finals

Roger Federer, who announced his retirement at age 41 on Thursday, is best known for his 20 championships at Grand Slam tournaments

Roger Federer redefined the game, heralded greatest era in men's tennis

For many, Federer's sheer aesthetics stand out over and above his collection of 20 majors, 103 singles titles and 310 weeks at World No 1.

Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement: 'Always looked up to you'

Among those sending congratulations to 41-year-old Federer for his tremendous career was 23-time Grand Slam winner Williams

It was an 'honour to share all these years' with Roger Federer, says Rafael Nadal

Federer, 41, said he would retire after the Laver Cup in London later in September, having not played since Wimbledon 2021 because of a knee problem