Djokovic’s Message To Roger Federer : “Hard To See This Day”

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic sent an emotional message to his Swiss rival Roger Federer.

Federer announced his retirement from tennis after the Laver Cup in London this month, after a legendary career.

Novak published a set of photos collected by Roger Federer on his Instagram account.

“It’s hard to see this day and put into words what we have shared together in this sport,” Novak commented.

“Over a decade of great moments and battles to think back on.”

Novak added, “Your career has set the tone for what it means to achieve excellence and lead with integrity and poise […] It’s an honour to know you on and off court.”

Serena Williams: Federer has inspired millions around the world

American Serena Williams, who recently announced her retirement, praised Roger Federer, who announced on Thursday that he would retire at the end of his Laver Cup career.

Serena spoke of her admiration for the Swiss star’s career, addressing him, “Welcome to the retirement club.”

Federer’s decision came weeks after Serena Williams announced her retirement, knowing that she participated in the US Open, which concluded a few days ago, and reached the third round.

Serena Williams is second with 23 titles, behind Margaret Court in the list of the most decorated players in the Grand Slam, with Court winning 24 titles.

“I’ve always looked at you and been impressed. Our paths were the same,” Serena Williams said on Instagram.

Messi: Federer is a tennis genius..we will miss seeing him on the court

Lionel Messi, the star of the French club Paris Saint-Germain, was keen to send a farewell message to the tennis legend, Roger Federer.

And Messi posted on his account  “Instagram”, a picture of Federer, commenting on it: “A unique genius in the history of tennis and an example for any athlete, all the best in your next stage, we will miss seeing you on the court, which was making us enjoy.”

But after his retirement, who can beat Roger Federer in direct confrontations?

The Laver Cup, which Federer will participate in next week in London, will be the last tournament of the Swiss tennis legend, after a career that lasted 24 years.

Apart from the historical numbers and achievements that Federer achieved during his career, few players were able to outdo him in direct confrontations.

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9 players currently playing the game outperform Federer in direct confrontations, they are:

Rafael Nadal: 24 wins against 16 defeats.

Novak Djokovic: 26 wins, 23 defeats.

Dominic Thiem: 5 wins, 2 defeats.

Alexander Zverev: 4 wins, 3 defeats.

On the other hand, he beats Roger Federer with only one victory: Russian Andrei Rublev and his compatriot Yevgeny Donskoy, Canadian Eliasim and Australian Tanasi Kokinakis, in addition to Colombian Pablo Andujar.

retired players

More than 19 retired players beat Federer in direct confrontations, most of their victories came at the beginning of the Swiss star’s career at the end of the nineties and the beginning of the current millennium.

He beat Federer with one victory: Lucas Arnold Kerr, Byron Black, Kenneth Carlsen, Sergio Brugoyer, Markus Hantsek, James Sikulov, Francisco Clavett, Jan Simrink, Andrea Gaudenzi, Christopher Van Garcy, Andre Medvedev.

As for Franco Squillari, he beat Roger Federer with two victories, Patrick Rafter more than him by three, and Thomas Enqvist with two victories for Federer’s win.

He beats Federer with two victories in exchange for a victory as well: Wayne Ferreira, Dominic Herbati and Joja Kuerten.

Alex Corretga is ahead of Federer by three wins against two, and finally Yevgeny Kafelnikov leads by four wins to two for Federer.

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