Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer on Thursday announced his retirement from professional tennis aged 41. He stated the Laver Cup that will take place in London next week will be his last ATP event. “This is a bittersweet decision…because I’ll miss everything the tour has given me,” Federer said. Federer last played a competitive match at Wimbledon last year.
Roger Federer announces retirement: Unbreakable records of tennis legend
1. Most Grand Slam finals in a row
Roger Federer played ten Grand Slam finals in a row from 2005 to 2007, a feat that is extremely difficult to achieve in the modern era of tennis. It is one of Roger’s toughest records to break.
2. Being the number one player for more than four years
Roger Federer has a staggering record of being at the top of the ATP rankings for 237 consecutive weeks. He was the number one player for more than four years, from February 2004 to August 2008.
3. Most Grand Slam matches wins
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Roger Federer holds the record for most wins in the Grand Slam tournaments. He has won 369 grand slam matches
4. Won the most ATP Final matches
Roger Federer holds the record for the most ATP final matches won. He has won 59 singles matches in the ATP tour finals.
5. Oldest player to be No.1
Roger Federer is the oldest player in ATP history to reach World No. 1. He accomplished this feat at the age of 36 years and 320 days, breaking the world record for the oldest player to be the best in the world.