London, Sept. 21 (BUS): Roger Federer is known for his elegant style of play, his longevity, his 20 Grand Slam titles – and the occasional tears in his most emotional post-match moments, both after victory and defeat.
There was no such kind of sadness on Wednesday, just a smile and a few chuckles at his own jokes, as Federer appeared at a news conference to discuss his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 41 after a series of knee operations.
He will wrap up his career with a doubles match at the Laver Cup on Friday – possibly alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal, according to the Associated Press.
Federer said he now feels at peace about the decision to leave, which comes just weeks after Serena Williams played what is expected to be her last game at the US Open, and he wants that farewell to be a celebration.
Federer, who announced last week via social media that he would retire after the Laver Cup, said it took a while for him to get used to the idea of walking away from the competition.
But it was something he realized he needed to do after suffering setbacks in July during rehab after his third surgery on his right knee in about a year and a half.
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