Of all these items that tennis has given me through the years, the most important, undoubtedly, are the individuals I’ve met alongside the best way: my pals, my rivals, and all of the followers who give their lives to the game. , Today I need to share some information with you all.
As a lot of you recognize, the final three years have given me challenges within the type of accidents and surgical procedures. I’ve labored laborious to return to full aggressive kind. But I additionally know the capabilities and limits of my physique, and its message has solely not too long ago develop into clear to me. I’m 41 years outdated. I’ve performed greater than 1500 matches in 24 years. Tennis has handled me extra generously than ever earlier than, and now I’ve to acknowledge when it’s time to finish my aggressive profession.
To my tennis household and past,
with love,
Aarey pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
Next week in London the Laver Cup might be my final ATP occasion. I’ll play extra tennis sooner or later, in fact, however not on the Grand Slam or the Tour.
It is a bitter determination, as a result of I’ll miss every part the tour has given me. But on the identical time, there’s a lot to have fun. I contemplate myself one of many luckiest individuals on earth. I used to be given a particular expertise to play tennis, and I did it on a stage I by no means imagined, for for much longer than I imagined.
I particularly need to thank my fantastic spouse Mirka, who has been with me each second. She has warmed me up earlier than finals, watched numerous matches even once I was over 8 months pregnant, and endured my goofy aspect on the highway with my workforce for over 20 years. I additionally need to thank my 4 fantastic youngsters who supported me, all the time wanting to discover new locations and make fantastic reminiscences alongside the best way. Seeing my household cheering me up from the stands is a sense that I’ll all the time cherish.
I might additionally prefer to thank and acknowledge my beautiful mother and father and my beautiful sister, with out whom nothing would have been potential. Huge due to all my former coaches who all the time guided me in the precise course… you could have been superb! And to Swiss Tennis, who believed in me as a younger participant and gave me an ideal begin.
I would like to thank and acknowledge our fantastic workforce, Ivan, Danny, Roland, and particularly Sev and Pierre, who’ve given me the perfect recommendation and have all the time been there for me. As effectively as Tony, for creatively managing my enterprise for over 17 years. You are all unimaginable and I’ve cherished each minute with you.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
I wish to thank our loyal sponsors who’re actually like companions to me; and the hard-working groups and tournaments on the ATP Tour, who’ve persistently greeted us all with kindness and hospitality,
I additionally need to thank my rivals on the court docket. I used to be fortunate to have performed so many massive matches which I’ll always remember. We fought pretty with ardour and depth and I’ve all the time tried my greatest to respect the historical past of the game. I really feel extraordinarily grateful. We pushed one another ahead and collectively we took tennis to new ranges.
Above all I need to give a particular due to my unimaginable followers. You won’t ever know the way a lot power and religion you could have given me. The inspiring feeling of strolling by means of packed stadiums and arenas has been one of many greatest adventures of my life. Without you, these successes would really feel lonely as a substitute of stuffed with pleasure and vitality.
The final 24 years on tour have been an unimaginable journey. While it typically feels prefer it’s gone in 24 hours, it is also been so profound and magical that it looks like I’ve already lived a full life. I’ve had the privilege of taking part in in additional than 40 totally different international locations earlier than you. I laughed and cried, felt pleasure and ache, and above all I felt extremely alive. Through my travels, I’ve met many fantastic individuals who will stay pals for all times, who always took day trip of their busy schedules to observe me play and cheer me all over the world. Thanks.
When my love for tennis started, I used to be a ball child in my hometown of Basel. I used to take a look at the gamers in amazement. They have been like monsters to me and I began dreaming. My desires impressed me to work tougher and I began to consider in myself. Some success gave me confidence and I used to be on my means in the direction of essentially the most superb journey I’ve taken until date.
So, I need to thank all of you from the underside of my coronary heart, all of the individuals all over the world who’ve helped make the dream of a younger baby of Swiss Ball come true.
Finally, to the sport of tennis: I really like you and can by no means depart you.
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