Know Why Roger Federer announces retirement

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer has announced he's retiring from competition

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saying that at age 41, his body is telling him the time has come

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In recent years, Federer has contended with injuries and surgeries as well as a rising crop of new stars.

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I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years

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His final ATP event will come next week, at the Laver Cup in London.

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Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including eight at Wimbledon.

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Federer has won more than 100 titles total and amassed a 1,251-275 record

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he spent 237 consecutive weeks as the world No. 1 — an ATP record.

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