Swiss tennis player Roger Federer has announced he will retire after next week's Laver Cup in London
The 41-year-old, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and re-defined a sport with his artistry and grace, broke the news tennis fans across the world have long dreaded in a lengthy statement on Thursday.
"I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognise when it's time to end my competitive career. The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour."
Federer had offered some hope to his legions of fans when he said he planned to return to the tour after teaming up with long-time rival and friend Nadal to play doubles at the Laver Cup in London next week.But he will sign off in London, the city where his unique ability to strike a tennis ball first captivated the tennis world and beyond.
"I was given a special talent to play tennis, and I did it at a level that I never imagined, for much longer than I ever thought possible."
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