Roger Federer, have recently tweeted about his retirement from tennis. Yet the news of Federer’s retire is now at ludicrously advanced age of 41, but still feels like shock. Federer’s retirement brings the end of one shared span of time little closer. The era of golden trio Federer-Nadal-Djokovic come to an end. He was one of the greatest player in the greatest time in men’s tennis. Here are some of the moments from his matches that we all will cherish.
2003 Wimbledon Final vs Mark Philippoussis
The 2003 Wimbled final marked Federer’s first grand slam victory, and the first time he had such a huge audience watching on TV. In the first tie-breaker, with the score knotted at two apiece, Federer displayed all his brilliance in one point.
2011 French Open semi-Final vs Djokovic
Coming into the French Open in 2011 Federer was in the first “slump” of his career, as he had gone four straight grand slams without claiming title. Federer beats Djokovic in four sets. In the final set of his victory, after both greats traded stellar shots from all over the court, Federer somehow came up with a flicked backhand down-the-line passing shot that stunned Djokovic and helped seal the victory.
2017 Australian Open Final vs Nadal
His career having been declared unofficially over, after struggling with physical ailments and lackluster performances in the slams. Federer came into Australian Open with little fanfare. Federer’s backhand didn’t buckle. But it was all his powerful forehand that won him the match, as exemplified by this point in the third set that gave Federer a break point.
2017 Miami Open Quarter-final vs Tomas Berdych
The shot which Federer gave was very extraordinary: a mid-court, high-in-the-air drop shot that completely fooled Berdych. This match was not important one of his career.
2019 Wimbledon final vs Djokovic
It seems wrong to end on a negative moment for Federer but the loss obscured this stunning fact. Federer, was one point from winning one more grand slam title. But he went for conservative serves that Djokovic brushed off with seeming ease. The missteps like this stand out in Federer’s career because he was so often close to perfect.
