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Roger Federer’s speech at Switzerland Sports Awards has caused a stir in world tennis. Revealing that his body has no chance of cooperating to get into the ring of competition next year .. has opened the door to speculation that he will say goodbye to tennis. Federer received the award for ‘Switzerland’s greatest player of the last 70 years’. Speaking on the occasion, Roger said, “I hope to enter the court in 2021. But we have to see if it happens. ‘
Not only that..continuing his speech .. ‘If my career is to stop here .. what could be more wonderful than ending with this award’ he commented causing a sensation all over the world. The 39-year-old FedEx last played at the Niruti Australian Open. He underwent a knee operation in February and announced in June that he would not be entering the ring for the 2020 season.
This Swiss master has received many accolades in his career. Federer has a maximum of 20 Grand Slam titles to his credit. Federer’s record in 2018 includes 6 Australian Open titles, one French Open title, 8 Wimbledon titles and 5 US Open titles. With the latest French Open victory, Federer equaled Spain’s Nadal’s record for most titles.