Roger Federer is retiringfrom professional tennisat age 41 after a series ofknee operations.
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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,
Federer said a post on
social media.
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I've worked hard to return
to full competitive form.
But I also know my body's
capacities and limits.
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I am 41 years old.I have
played more than 1500
matches over 24 years.
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Federer's 20 Grand Slam
titles rank third all time
among men's players
behind only
contemporaries Nadal
(22) and Djokovic (21).
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"This is a bittersweet
decision, because I will
miss everything the tour
has given me," Federer
said.