Tennis legend Roger Federer on Thursday reacted to Virat Kohli’s heartfelt message for him, following the Swiss nice’s retirement from the sport earlier this month. Federer had introduced his retirement from tennis on September 15 and performed his closing match within the Laver Cup 2022 – a doubles recreation alongside long-time Rafael Nadal. Kohli, in his message for Federer, referred to as the previous tennis star the ‘biggest of all time’, and additional paid a tribute to his immense contribution to the game.
Federer took to his official Instagram account to react to Kohli’s video message. Sharing the video on his Instagram story, Federer wrote, “Thanks @virat.kohli. I hope to make it to India quickly.”
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Earlier, Federer acquired a grand farewell on the Laver Cup final week, as he was surrounded by his members of the family in addition to a few of his biggest rivals all through his tennis profession – Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, amongst others.
In his message for the Swiss maestro, Kohli mentioned, “I personally had the prospect to fulfill you in Australian Open in 2018, one thing that I am going to by no means ever neglect in my life. One factor that stood out for me even watching you play, was the truth that so many individuals all over the world, not simply on the planet of tennis acquired behind you, supporting you and that form of unity I’ve by no means seen for some other particular person athlete ever. That’s one thing that can’t be created, that can’t be generated in anyway.
“You had that particular skill all the time. It was very evident once we watched you play and the aura you introduced on court docket is unmatchable. And for me, you are all the time going to be the best of all time. I am certain within the subsequent section of your life you are going to have as a lot enjoyable and as a lot enjoyment as you probably did on the court docket. I want you all the most effective and your loved ones as effectively. Take care,” mentioned the India batter,” he had additional added.
Federer received 103 ATP singles titles and total 1,251 matches all through his illustrious profession. Federer additionally received 20 Grand Slam titles, together with a record-making eight Wimbledon males’s singles titles. Federer’s superb profession noticed his reign on the prime of the ATP Rankings for 310 weeks.