"I hope that in 2021 I will return to the courts. We will see. But if my career had to end here, well it would be incredible to end it with this award".
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Federer hinting at retirements at Swiss Sportd Awards
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DSH
Bionic Poster
And should that be surprising?
The guy will turn 40 in August, he has more than 20 years of an extraordinary professional career, having won practically everything (the Olympic gold in singles is a thorn and a motivation at the same time for the Swiss), with a fully established family, with a complicated world situation that affects a sport like tennis, and public access to the stands will depend greatly on the implementation of vaccines in people; with his two main records about to be surpassed (in fact his record of more weeks as number 1 in the Open Era is already history: Djokovic will have that mark as of March 8, 2021), with more than three operations in the knee in recent years, it is absolutely normal that next season will be the last of Federer.
The guy will turn 40 in August, he has more than 20 years of an extraordinary professional career, having won practically everything (the Olympic gold in singles is a thorn and a motivation at the same time for the Swiss), with a fully established family, with a complicated world situation that affects a sport like tennis, and public access to the stands will depend greatly on the implementation of vaccines in people; with his two main records about to be surpassed (in fact his record of more weeks as number 1 in the Open Era is already history: Djokovic will have that mark as of March 8, 2021), with more than three operations in the knee in recent years, it is absolutely normal that next season will be the last of Federer.
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Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
That doesn’t sound good at all! 
Tennis_Freak99
Legend
I still feel it will be 2022 Basel
But if 2021 goes real bad for him, it could be 2021 Basel
But if 2021 goes real bad for him, it could be 2021 Basel
But it would be good to see him again at Wimbledon for one last time. But then again he is 40, why just not retire and let others play. It's normal to retire at this age in sports and before.
THUNDERVOLLEY
G.O.A.T.
Interesting. We will see if he has retirement on his mind, or if he goes deep at his next major, will that change his mind (considering his age).
Should work now
It suprised me because Federer was pretty positive before even though he recently voiced Australian Open doubts.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
The man shall return for Wimbledon, that is for sure.
Beyond that, I cannot say.
Beyond that, I cannot say.
BrokenGears
Semi-Pro
It'll make discussing tennis less toxic at least that's for sure.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
It'll make discussing former pro players more toxic tho
BrokenGears
Semi-Pro
That's their problem. Really, it's going to be funny and heartening seeing the exodus of people and posts from here to FPPT. I'm telling you, Fed retiring would be the best outcome for this part of the forum.
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it seems you were so joyful/happy while writing this postAnd should that be surprising?
The guy will turn 40 in August, he has more than 20 years of an extraordinary professional career, having won practically everything (the Olympic gold in singles is a thorn and a motivation at the same time for the Swiss), with a fully established family, with a complicated world situation that affects a sport like tennis, and public access to the stands will depend greatly on the implementation of vaccines in people; with his two main records about to be surpassed (in fact his record of more weeks as number 1 in the Open Era is already history: Djokovic will have that mark as of March 8, 2021), with more than three operations in the knee in recent years, it is absolutely normal that next season will be the last of Federer.
..yea, it would be a good present for his wife on international women's day (bolded)
Could it be possible that he just isn’t in the mood to spend all the time in Australia with the quarantine and that’s why he talks about his "condition" now that it is announced? Because he also often said he was happy how well it all went.
So does he maybe prepare an excuse for not going to Australia? No matter what is true it would suck anyway though.
So does he maybe prepare an excuse for not going to Australia? No matter what is true it would suck anyway though.
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
Let's be honest. All of the Big 3 retiring would be best for GPPD. Let's not single just one out.
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
His reports on his knees have been a little less consistently positive than you suggest, but obviously adding quarantine and disrupted patterns on top is not advisable.
What's gppd
Mainad
Bionic Poster
He's aiming to play the Olympics too.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
We love you, Rogy Teddy 
BrokenGears
Semi-Pro
Oh yeah, 100%, but I think Fed's would be the most influential.
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
Sounds morbid af 
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Damn I am going to be gutted when this actually hits - Just growing up watching these guys, a part of our lives will just end. On the positive side though, he has had such a successful career and seems to be in a very happy place in his personal life too.
I think for us fans of the sport, its more to do with how their end to their careers is in a way an end to a little part of our own.
I think for us fans of the sport, its more to do with how their end to their careers is in a way an end to a little part of our own.
Cashman
Hall of Fame
The former pros section will always be better because of the demographics
The players and posters may change, but this forum will always be full of kids with NFI foaming over whoever is at the top of the rankings
The former pros section also has annoying posters but they tend to be fewer and annoying for different reasons
Steve0904
Talk Tennis Guru
MichaelNadal
Bionic Poster
JustMy2Cents
Hall of Fame
Roger #Federer's exact sentence : "I hope that in 2021 I will find the courts again. We'll see ... But if my career had to end there, well it would be incredible to end it with this award .. . "
The video here:
The video here:
Open Stance
Hall of Fame
Unfortunately Father Time is undefeated. Hopefully Roger can keep him away for a little while longer.
I.e. winning three slams (which equals Murray’s career) all while losing tons of big finals to djokovicEh?
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Got that but don't get how he 'humiliated himself' bit.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
I don't know, mate. I've seen the former pro section get a bit heavy. But yeah, adding Roger to it. Roger vs Pancho or Lew Hoad at Wembley pro means riots are gonna take place.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Luckily I didn’t write that.
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Deleted member 770948
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If 2019 is his last Wimbledon, then that is an impressive way to finish, almost beat Nadal-Djokovic back-to-back.
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Deleted member 744633
Guest
When it's time, I just hope he goes quietly without making a big song and dance about it. The sport of tennis has given him more than he could have imagined so he owes it to the sport.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Discussing tennis has never been toxic. You are mistaking discussing tennis with something else. I wonder if you thought that you are discussing tennis?
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
That's why I'm really rooting for big names in the next generation. Fedalovic are already past their prime and I sure am getting tired of the same faces winning Slams. For tennis to really survive, we need new names even a fraction as compelling as Fedalovic have been.
I hope we get to see the day where Medvedev and Tsitsipas play a big tournament final on the same day as a Fedal charity exo, and all the talk is about Medvedev and Tsitsipas.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Sunny Ali's wish list taped on Roger's bathroom mirror:
1. Go quietly
2. No song and dance about retiring
3. I owe everything to tennis
4. Will leave no legacy except as placeholder for GOAT Rafa and co-GOAT Serb guy.
Great exit strategy!
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Deleted member 744633
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LOL Beatles ... brilliant machan!
Truth be told, I'm grateful to the top-3 for the unparalleled entertainment they've provided over the years but we must never for a moment be under the illusion that the sport needs them. It's always the other way around.
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