Tennis star Roger Federer has announced his retirement from competitive competition at the age of 41 following the Laver Cup next week in London.

And that’s after the Swiss legend has gone through some tough years and he’s been away from Wimbledon in 2021 after knee surgery while on holiday.

“For the tennis family and beyond: Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest has without a doubt been the people I have met along the way: my friends, my rivals and most of the fans. who give the sport its life,” the Swiss said in a statement to his fans. News with all of you.”

He continued, “As many of you know, the last three years have given me problems in the form of injuries and surgeries. I worked hard to get back to a full competitive level. But I also know the possibilities and limitations of my body, and his message has been clear to me lately.”

He concluded: “I am 41 years old. I have played over 1500 matches in 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I could ever dream of, and now I must understand that the time has come to end my sports career.”