Andre Agassi pays tribute to Roger Federer after retirement, Swiss star responds
Andre Agassi paid a touching tribute to Roger Federer after the former World No.1 announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday. Federer then responded back to Agassi’s message and said that he enjoyed their matches together.
The Swiss star, in a lengthy message, announced that he would be stepping away from the sport. The 41-year-old said that despite him trying to return to form, his body was sending him another message and it was time for him to retire.
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“As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I have worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I’m 41 years old. I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt of, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career,” said Federer in his statement.
Wishes have been pouring in for Federer since the news, with the latest one being Agassi. The former World No.1 penned a heartfelt message on his Twitter account and said that Federer’s game and spirit taught others how beautiful tennis can be played and thanked him for his contributions to the game.
“Your game and spirit taught us how beautiful tennis can be played, @RogerFederer. Every moment you shared has left us all better off. Thank you, RF,” said Agassi in his tweet.
Federer went on to respond to Agassi and said that his message meant a lot to him and he loved the matches between both of them.
“Means a lot Andre, loved our matches and miss you,” said Federer.
The Swiss star’s last ATP Tour event will be the Laver Cup which will begin on 23rd September.
