💔😢. I LOVE YOU Roger. Thank you for all you have done in tennis and with me. The world of tennis will never be the same without you. https://t.co/Wm0IjNqjjx
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 15, 2022
Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov, currently world number 24, also dedicated a few words to the Basel legend. “A role model for me and for many others,” added the athlete, who has only been measured against the Swiss once. It was at the Master 1000 in Miami, with the victory of the Swiss in two sets.
A role model for me and so many others!! Thank you for everything Roger 🙠🠼 It was a privilege to share the pitch with you!! https://t.co/lMF1zHp8vv
—Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) September 15, 2022
The Spanish-Venezuelan tennis player, Garbiñe Muguruza, also reacted to Federer’s famous goodbye. The athlete added a nice photo from 2016, in which the two played a friendly match in Brisbane with giant rackets and even the presence of someone dressed as Spongebob as a ball boy.
ROGER! â™¥ï¸ ðŸ˜¢#Federate#Roger Federer pic.twitter.com/zjLaWRem9Z
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) September 15, 2022
His favorite tournament, almost his home on the track, has also dedicated a small tribute to the Swiss on social networks. It is Wimbledon, the championship the Swiss have won eight times, more than anyone else in history. The official report from the English tournament added a video of Federer’s first title, in 2003, and a brief but precise message: “A dream come true”.
When the dream came true 🠆@Roger Federer | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/hd6IUZN5wH
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) September 15, 2022
The Spanish story of Olympic Games He didn’t want to miss the opportunity to pay tribute to one of the kings of racquet sport. Federer ends his professional career with a gold medal and a silver medal in his Olympic career.
The retirement of a tennis and sports legend ✨ðŸ¤
It was a real pleasure to see you shine on the circuit and in the #Olympic GamesRoger.
– The Olympic Games (@juegoolimpicos) September 15, 2022
The Swiss won his only title of Rolland Garros in 2009, after defeating Sweden’s Robin Söderling in the final. The official report of the French tournament recalled the exploit of the Swiss tennis player.
Thanks for all the memories, Roger 🧡 pic.twitter.com/PhJLUJUiuA
– Roland Garros (@rolandgarros) September 15, 2022
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