Tennis icon Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, saying that the next week's Laver Cup will be his final ATP tournament. The 41-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam titles has been out of action since a quarter-final loss at Wimbledon in 2021 before undergoing another bout of knee surgery.

In a statement released on his official Twitter account, Federer wrote, " As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've 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 dear."

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— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022

"I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career. The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour."
(with inputs from AFP)