‘I Lost So Many Times…It Was Brutal’ – Roger Federer Turns Emotional in a Soul-Stirring Ode to Andy Murray’s Retirement

The ‘Big 4’ of tennis is shrinking. With Roger Federer hanging up his racquets in 2022, and now Andy Murray announcing his retirement for 2024, it’s a bittersweet moment for tennis fans worldwide. As the 37-year-old prepares to bid adieu to the courts after a glorious career, he’s receiving an outpouring of praise and heartwarming messages. The latest to honor him is none other than tennis legend Federer, who shared an adorable and heart-wrenching message for his old rival turned friend.

Murray lost the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles at the Paris Olympics alongside Dan Evans. Playing against Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, the duo lost in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. This defeat not only marked the end of Murray’s Olympic campaign but also his tennis career, as the Brit had earlier shared that he would quit the sport soon after the tournament. And as former World No. 1 bids adieu to the tennis courts, Federer seems to be emotional.

In a video shared by the official Instagram page of the ATP Tour on Friday, Federer can be seen sharing his regards. “Hey Andy. Many Many congratulations my friend on an incredible career. Wimbledon champion, US Open Champion, Davis Cup Champion, Olympic champion, and many more things, you have achieved. So many Masters 1000s as well. World No. 1 and a Sir. So Sir Andy Murray, incredible effort on the most wonderful of careers.”