For now, Federer, one of the greatest athletes of this or any era, does not intend to retire, but after turning 40 last Sunday and after two operations on his right knee in 2020, he is well aware that the odds are heavily against him. He is an optimist, no doubt, long inclined to see the water bottle as half full.

Why did Roger Federer retire?

Federer missed more than a year of action after he most recent knee surgeries. Now, he's announced that he won't play the US Open, likely not the Australian Open and, possibly, nothing ever again as a touring professional.

Did Roger Federer announces retirement?

Roger #Federer announces his retirement! Overnight news reports that the anticipation of another set of twins has helped Roger decide to end his pro career after this years' #FrenchOpen. Just spoke with him and I've talked him into finishing after next years Heineken open, great news! Nice...