Social Media Reaction To Roger Federer’s Retirement | ATP Tour

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

Thank you for everything Roger. See you soon. Rocket https://t.co/wjjk1lvd2H

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) 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

.@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

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

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)