Great gesture: Roger Federer with a video message to Serena Williams
Roger Federer has reached out to Serena Williams with a video message via social media. And the 23-time Grand Slam winner paid nothing but respect.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Sep 05, 2022, 01:30 pm
The list of well-wishers, of worshipers, of experts who appreciate Serena Williams' achievements has been an extremely long one in recent days. Michelle Obama, Lewis Hamilton, Billie Jean King and, and, and. Serena Williams has left her mark on tennis in recent decades like no other woman before, the American has left a lasting impression.
Also with Roger Federer, who addressed Williams on social media with a video message on the occasion of what was probably the last match of the grande dame of women's tennis: "I would like to congratulate you on your incredible career. You know what you have achieved and I know it too. It's just incredible. But I also know that you leave this sport with mixed feelings. This sport that gave you everything and more," said the Swiss.
Federer with nothing but respect
"I wish you all the best with your family, only the best for your fans, who will definitely miss you and I'm one of them," said the 20-time major champion from Switzerland. Even if the farewell for the American will certainly not be easy, Federer is convinced that the future will only have good things in store for the busy American.
He himself, Federer, has early memories of Williams, the high-flyer: "I remember 1999, at the US Open, when you played Martina Hingis. I stayed up late to watch you. That was the beginning of your incredible career .I'm sure the future will be wonderful for you"; like Federer. "You have all my respect and I wish you all the best for the future. Take care, Serena."