The dreaded day finally arrived on Thursday (September 15) when 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer announced his decision to retire from tennis after this month's Laver Cup.

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Swiss maestro Roger Federer, on Thursday evening (September 15), dropped a bomb by announcing his retirement from the game after this year's Laver Cup, to be held later this month.

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The freshly minted US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and youngest top seed took to Twitter to share a heartfelt message for his 'idol' Roger Federer who announced his decision to hang his racquet up for good and retire from professional tennis.

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Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, who announced his retirement from the competitive sport on Thursday.

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