Serena Williams welcomed fellow tennis legend Roger Federer to the “retirement club” on Thursday after the Swiss star announced he was calling it quits. You inspired countless millions and millions of people — including me.”“Welcome to the retirement club,” she added. Williams’ shoutout may have been her strongest declaration that she has played her last match. The winner of 23 major singles titles, Williams previously announced she was evolving away from tennis after the Open, but hasn’t given a specific date for completely retiring. Federer said his final Association of Tennis Professionals event will be at the Laver Cup in London Sept. 23 to Sept. 25.

Source: Huffington Post September 17, 2022 00:42 UTC