Roger Federer’s announcement that next week’s Laver Cup will be his final ATP event caught the tennis and sports world by surprise Thursday. Many of tennis’ biggest stars quickly reacted to the news.
Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick, new World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Rod Laver were among the first to post tributes on social media.
Cheers Roger. Thanks for the shared memories my friend. It was an honor to share time/experiences on the most hallowed grounds in our sport. Don’t be a stranger ….
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 15, 2022
Roger… 💔
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) September 15, 2022
Roger has been one of my idols and a source of inspiration! 🥲 Thank you for everything you have done for our sport! ❤️ I still want to play with you! 🥹 Wish you all the luck in the world for what comes next! 💪🏻 @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/k4xjyN3AAB
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) September 15, 2022
Thank you for everything Roger. See you soon. Rocket https://t.co/wjjk1lvd2H
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 15, 2022
😢😢❤️❤️🐐🐐 https://t.co/Je74AYtfuj
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) September 15, 2022
He was the epitome of a champion; class, grace, humility, beloved by everyone…and he elegantly mastered the sport like no other…Good luck to you, @rogerfederer don’t go too far!😉🙏
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 15, 2022
💔😢. I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you’ve done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you. https://t.co/Wm0IjNqjjx
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 15, 2022
(1/2) Roger Federer is a champion’s champion. He has the most complete game of his generation & captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court & a powerful tennis mind. He has had a historic career w/memories that will live on and on. pic.twitter.com/zxGq4izh1v
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 15, 2022
What a heartfelt message , full of love, life, hope, passion and gratitude. Which is exactly how Roger played the game we love so much. Thank you thank you thank you, for all the magic!!!
Xoxoxo https://t.co/2s1Aw5SpJ5— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 15, 2022
I just want to thank you for everything you’ve done and everything you are for our sport. It’s been a privilege to witness your career. I wish you all the best. 🐐🤗 https://t.co/gJSV5PZO2Y
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) September 15, 2022
Thank you @rogerfederer. You’re an inspiration for us all. Good luck for everything ahead! pic.twitter.com/vseP0rnFV4
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) September 15, 2022
.@rogerfederer thank you for doing more for tennis than any single individual. Thanks to you competitors and fans across the world get to experience and enjoy it all over the world. Congratulations on your achievements and the people you continue to impact in and away from tennis
— Milos Raonic (@milosraonic) September 15, 2022
Thanks legend!!! 🥹😞😢 https://t.co/F2Rq8K1LsS
— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) September 15, 2022
Roger – you have always been such a huge inspiration to me. Your elegance, your grace, your beautiful game. I have always held you in the highest regard and want to congratulate you for an amazing career. Tennis won’t be the same without you! Thank you ❤️@rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/tAGirtB5m4
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) September 15, 2022
Roger, there was and never will be anyone like you. You crushed me on the court, but were so nice and genuine that I couldn’t hate you for it. You made the game better on and off the court and you will be missed. Good luck, you have earned all the success and joy in the world https://t.co/DwROmZXeJm
— James Blake (@JRBlake) September 15, 2022
R O G E R! ♥️ 😢#Federer#RogerFederer pic.twitter.com/zjLaWRem9Z
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) September 15, 2022
It was an honor and a privilege to play in the same era of you 🐐❤️ @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/6dKm3f8pfq
— Gael Monfils (@Gael_Monfils) September 15, 2022
A role model for me and so many others!! Thanks for everything Roger 🙏🏼 It’s been a privilege to share the court with you!! https://t.co/lMF1zHp8vv
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) September 15, 2022
It was an honor to experience your game for all these years and to share the court with you @rogerfederer. You’ve been an inspiration to me and many many others. Congratulations on a legendary career and good luck for the future 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/N7nZ1TAh6S
— Hubert Hurkacz (@HubertHurkacz) September 15, 2022
Gracias @rogerfederer por todo lo que le brindaste al mundo del tenis! Soy un agradecido por haber compartido este deporte desde la etapa en juniors hasta el circuito profesional! 🙏
Te deseo lo mejor en lo que se viene; espero que sea teniéndote cerca del tenis! 🎾🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/iqZV3ZKl8K
— David Nalbandian (@nalbandiandavid) September 15, 2022
ROGER FOR EVER ❤️
— Alex Corretja (@alexcorretja74) September 15, 2022
Tearing up just listening to this. We love you Roger 😢 https://t.co/n2YsJJkIfC
— Jessie Pegula (@JLPegula) September 15, 2022
@rogerfederer not one week passes without watching your tennis on YouTube 🙌🏽 your footwork, net game, serve, elegance, forehand , chip returns I find inspiration in it all🙏🏽 your tennis will forever be loved 🫶🏽 #rogerforever #RogerFederer pic.twitter.com/XGvEffb3aw
— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) September 15, 2022
Words can’t begin to describe the inspiration you have been to me. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world and for everything you have done for tennis. Wishing you the best 🤍 pic.twitter.com/a9e0x5O7sL
— leylahfernandez (@leylahfernandez) September 15, 2022
Source Tennis – ATP World Tour
