Serena welcomes Federer to 'retirement club'

By Abhishek Chauhan September 16, 2022

Fellow living legend Serena Williams, who has said

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she is 'evolving away from tennis' herself,

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has hailed retiring Roger Federer as an inspiration.

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"You inspired countless millions and millions of people

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- including me - and we will never forget," said Williams.

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"Welcome to the retirement club. And thank you for being you."

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Federer, 41, will end a career that featured 20 Grand Slam singles

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after the Laver Cup, which begins in London on 23 September.

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