Roger Federer and Bill Gates play doubles together in the Match in Africa 6.
Pau Gasol, Conan O’Brien among other celebrities to take to social media
Following Roger Federer’s retirement announcement on Thursday, many tennis stars of the past and present took to social media to pay tribute to the Swiss.
But Federer’s announcement reverberated far beyond the tennis world. Celebrities including Bill Gates, football player Lionel Messi, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso also shared their well-wishes for the former World No. 1.
You’ve been an incredible friend to me and an inspiration to an entire generation of tennis players. I’m lucky to have seen you work your magic on the court many times. And I’m excited to watch your philanthropic work grow in this next phase of your life. https://t.co/lAWC14Ho1B
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) September 15, 2022
What a career, @rogerfederer. We fell in love with your brand of tennis. Slowly, your tennis became a habit. And habits never retire, they become a part of us.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories. pic.twitter.com/FFEFWGLxKR
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 15, 2022
😢. Gracias @rogerfederer https://t.co/5o2HpdxUc8
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) September 15, 2022
Roger, congratulations on a remarkable career! It’s been an honour to watch you on court. Enjoy retirement, and I look forward to seeing you at a few more F1 races in the future! pic.twitter.com/4zG1AVhkeg
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) September 15, 2022
Congratulations, @RogerFederer, on an incredible 24 year run. You’re now ready for podcasting.
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) September 15, 2022
I remember this day like it was yesterday, it was a real privilege to be in the presence of two greats.
What a career @rogerfederer 24 years at the top 👏🏽 I wish you all the best in whatever you choose to do next. #RForever pic.twitter.com/iX6D7ylgvX
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) September 15, 2022
End of an era! Congratulations @rogerfederer on making so many fall in love with the sport and a truly remarkable career 👏 pic.twitter.com/nJjteiN2TT
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) September 15, 2022
Farewell to the GOAT!
Congratulations on an immense career
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Tennis – ATP World Tour…