End of an era: Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor Khan and other Bollywood stars react to Roger Federer’s retirement – Times of India

Thursday’s 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer announced that he would retire after the Laver Cup in London.

Federer broke the news in a lengthy social media post, saying, “I’m 41, I’ve played over 1,500 matches in 24 years, and tennis has treated me more generously than I ever dreamed.” would have seen it.”

Soon after the announcement, social media flooded with congratulatory messages lauding Federer’s rich contribution to the sport. Bollywood celebrities also reacted to Federer’s retirement.

actor Anushka Sharma took him to instagram Story to share news. “Genius,” she wrote, adding a red heartbreak emoji.

Anushka’s husband and cricketer Virat Kohli also reacted to the news and shared his admiration for the ace tennis player. Virat commented on Roger Federer’s post on Instagram and wrote, “Greatest ever. King Roger,” with a heart emoji with Kareena Kapoor Khan calling Federer a “Legend”.

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“Legend. My all-time favorite. What a wonderful human being,” Dia Mirza Wrote on Instagram story.

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Federer’s decision to retire has left Pooja Hegde emotional. With a crying emoji, she wrote on Instagram Story, “No… but what a legacy.”

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Federer won his first Grand Slam in 2003 when he won the Wimbledon title. He has since won 6 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 8 Wimbledon and 5 US Open titles.

“Next week the Laver Cup will be my last ATP event. I will definitely play more tennis in the future, but not at the Grand Slam or the Tour. It is a bitter sweet decision because I will remember everything that the tour has given me. But at the same time, there’s a lot to celebrate. I consider myself one of the luckiest people on earth. I was given a special talent to play tennis, and I did it on a level I could have ever imagined Longer than I ever imagined,” Federer said in the note

“I would especially like to thank my wonderful wife Mirka who is with me every minute. She has warmed me up before the finals, watched countless matches even though I was over 8 months pregnant. And with my team Has endured my goofy side on the road for over 20 years. I also want to thank my 4 wonderful kids for supporting me, who are always eager to explore new places and make wonderful memories along the way Huh.”

concluded.