One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Roger Federer, resigned from competitive play last year due to ongoing ailments that prevented him from competing at the highest level. The Swiss master hasn’t given up on tennis, though, and has stated that he wants to keep competing in exhibition matches.
Federer announced his retirement from competitive tennis in 2022, citing the requirement to have more surgery performed on his bothersome right knee. In a heartfelt message to his fans, Federer said, “It’s been a wonderful day, I said to the guys I’m not sad, I’m happy. It feels like a celebration to me. It’s exactly what I had hoped for.”
His last performance came in the Laver Cup last year while playing for Team Europe. Federer had a sensational career over the years and dominated the tennis court. He was a force to be reckoned with during his time.
What is Roger Federer currently doing?
Roger Federer has continued to be passionate about tennis after his retirement from the professional circuit. He has stated his wish to host various events across the world where he may properly say goodbye to his supporters and play tennis in exhibition formats. Although it’s still uncertain whether this dream will come true, Federer was recently seen coaching some young tennis players in New York.
The Met Gala was held on May 1st, and the Swiss maestro was in New York for it. Federer is one of the event’s co-chairs, and this year it focused on the influence of the late, renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Getting Met Gala ready đđ€ #NewYork pic.twitter.com/bZTREmGmD7
â Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 26, 2023
Federer’s dedication to the game of tennis has been clear throughout his career, as seen by his record 20 Grand Slam victories and more than 300 weeks as the top player in the world. In addition, he has received numerous awards for his sportsmanship and humanitarian efforts, including the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award and the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.
The name is Federer, Roger Federer #MetGala pic.twitter.com/P5SC4dbliF
â Dinoraâ„RF đ (@norinchi_df) May 1, 2023
Fans anxiously await the chance to watch Federer play once more as he works to recuperate from his wounds and pursue new tennis possibilities. Federer’s commitment to the game and his supporters will undoubtedly be on full display in the years to come, whether through exhibition matches or other events.