Roger Federer retires
July 1998: 17-year-old Federer makes his debut in a tennis world almost unrecognisable compared with today
On the day that Roger Federer announced he is to retire from professional tennis, we look back at what the tennis world looked like in 1998, when it all began for the Swiss
Lucas Morlier
September 15, 2024
Seen in Miami: The Federer family and the Williams sisters captured in an historic photo representing 50 Grand Slam titles
Roger Federer and his family were photographed enjoying a family day out at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, alongside the Williams sisters
Jamie Malachy
May 8, 2023
Federer and I will play a match here in future, Nadal assures Colombia crowd
Two of the GOATs may be seen soon on an exhibition court near you
Carrie Dunn
November 30, 2022
Nadal on Federer’s retirement: “A part of my life left with him”
The Spaniard expanded on his previous comments about the effect of Federer's retirement
Simon Cambers
November 28, 2022
Roger Federer returns to the court in Tokyo! The Swiss maestro, still nursing his “so-so” knee, advocates for mental health and longer careers for players
Roger Federer made his first on-court appearance at the Uniqlo Lifewear Day in Tokyo. The Swiss then updated the public on his retirement in a 30-minute Q&A session afterwards.
Chris Oddo
November 20, 2022
3 years ago
“I will always remember that I spent those years with the kindest, most generous, most positive and funniest guy” Coach Luthi on Federer
Luthi has been on the tour with Federer since 2007 and also led...
Haresh Ramchandani
3 years ago
“I want to see him lit, but I’m not going to apologize to him” – Tiafoe on beating Federer
Tiafoe teamed up with Jack Sock to end Federer's career with a doubles...
Haresh Ramchandani
3 years ago
“I hope I didn’t make the team lose” – Despite Federer’s words, his farewell was anything but a loss
Jokes aside, this weekend's Laver Cup was a win for tennis, in the...
Chris Oddo
3 years ago
Roger Federer on the future of men’s tennis: “There will definitely be a few players with 20+ slams”
The Swiss believes the homogenisation of court speeds in recent years means that...
Simon Cambers
3 years ago
“I remember crying after he lost the finals in 2009 in Australia” – Matteo Berrettini, on growing up a Federer fan
Italy's Matteo Berrettini is stepping into Roger Federer at Laver Cup this weekend....
Chris Oddo
3 years ago
Roger Federer on his moment of realisation: “When I lost to Felix in Halle in 2021, I cried, I knew I would not win Wimbledon”
The Swiss said the end of the match with Hubert Hurkacz at Wimbledon...
Simon Cambers
3 years ago
“An important part of my life is leaving too” – Nadal and tennis react to Federer’s last dance
Roger Federer's retirement has hit the tennis world hard. Rafael Nadal is all...
Chris Oddo
3 years ago
“These are some of the best minds ever in the game” – Andy Murray on playing with the Big Three and Borg backing him at Laver Cup
What's it like having Novak Djokovic offering you tactical advice during a Laver...
Chris Oddo
3 years ago
Tears, heart, resilience, brilliance: Federer signs off his professional career in style
The 41-year-old Swiss was understandably emotional as he waved goodbye to professional tennis...
Simon Cambers
3 years ago
Federer beaten in farewell match as he and Rafael Nadal lose Laver Cup doubles thriller
The 41-year-old played superbly but was denied a win as he and Nadal...
Simon Cambers
3 years ago
“I don’t need to listen this news to know that the end is closer” – Nadal & Big 4 reflect on their own retirement as Federer exits
Nadal, Djokovic and Murray reflect on their own retirement as Roger Federer hangs...
Haresh Ramchandani
3 years ago
Exclusive with Ljubicic, Federer’s coach : “Roger gives you the keys to play with his tennis”
On the eve of Roger Federer’s last professional match, his coach Ivan Ljubicic...
Sasa Ozmo
3 years ago
Tiafoe and Sock relishing challenge of facing Federer (and Nadal) on his farewell
The American pair have promised to give it everything to earn a point...
Simon Cambers
3 years ago
Rafael Nadal on Roger Federer: “We created an amazing rivalry together
The Spaniard said he is as proud of his friendship with Federer as...
Simon Cambers
3 years ago
Roger Federer on playing his last match: “I’m not sure if I can handle it at all.”
The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play his final professional match with Rafael...
Simon Cambers