After dominating the ATP tour for more than two decades, the Swiss maestro called time on his career on Friday at the Laver Cup in London. His final competitive match was a doubles contest alongside his friend and long-term rival Rafael Nadal.
Speaking in a video for ATP, Federer said that tennis has always created new superstars for every generation, and his retirement wasn’t cause for concern.
This year’s US Open saw two potential stars of the next generation, 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz and 21-year-old Iga Swiatek, crowned the men’s and women’s champions respectively. The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who enjoyed watching the New York Major from the comfort of his living room, believes that the sport has had a good few years despite some of the big, older players missing in action regularly due to injuries and other reasons.
Federer recalled his experience of seeing everyone suspect the downfall of the sport when the likes of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi retired.
While now retired, the 41-year-old said that the future is “incredibly bright” and that he will continue to keep a close eye on the sport.
“Enjoying watching your rise” - Roger Federer to Carlos Alcaraz
Roger Federer recently commended Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest World No. 1 in ATP history, for his historic feat at the US Open.
Alcaraz, who won his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2022 US Open, posted a heartwarming and wishful message to his childhood idol Federer on his retirement.
Taking note of the 19-year-old’s phenomenal performances this season, Federer responded to Alcaraz’s warm words by congratulating him on his success.
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