Roger Federer Retires! There is A Lot We Can Learn From His Career

Roger Federer Image credit: Instagram

Federer has finally decided to hang his boots. He will call it quits after playing this year's Laver Cup.

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We had almost started believing that he would never retire from the game and that we would keep seeing him play forever.

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This day had to come and here it is! But we will always remember what Roger taught every one of us through his game.

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He defeated many of the greats but never got carried away by success. He always remained polite and humble.

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Having won 20 Grand Slams, he was used to winning, but he was a good loser too. He didn't fear any opponent but respected each one of them.

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He was easily the best ambassador of the game and a role model for every player playing any game anywhere. He has been a true gentleman!

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