Roger Federer has announced his retirement.

Roger Federer plays the Grand Slam champion Laver Cup for the last time.

Federer said "I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career."

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Federer said he intends to keep playing tennis, "but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour."

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Nadal expressed a similar sentiment, tweeting, I wish this day would have never come.

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Roger Federer is a champion's champion. He has the most complete game of his generation and captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court and a powerful tennis mind.

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I was lucky enough to play so many epic matches that I will never forget," Federer said in Thursday's announcement addressing his competitors.

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