Novak Djokovic said Roger Federer has reached the level of excellence after the Swiss player announced his retirement from tennis following next week’s Laver Cup in London.
41-year-old Federer, who redefined the game with skill and agility, announced Thursday that injuries sustained in recent years had put an end to his career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles.
Many praised Federer, the last of which was Djokovic, who was one of his fiercest opponents in the rise of the Serbian champion.
Djokovic, who has won 21 Grand Slam titles, added via Instagram: “Roger, it’s hard to come to terms with today, or put into words everything we have in the sport together. Over a decade of incredible moments and battles worth it. worth rethinking. “Your career has set the course for what it means to achieve excellence and lead with integrity and balance.”
“It has been an honor to have known you on and off the pitch for years to come. I know this new chapter will bring great things to you, Mirka (his wife), the kids, everyone you love and Roger fans still have so much. I look forward, from my family to yours. We wish you happiness, health and prosperity. “In the future”.
Djokovic will join Federer, Rafael Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, and Andy Murray when they play for the same team for the first time in the Laver Cup from 23-25 September. you in London, “continued Djokovic.
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