Swiss tennis king Roger Federer, who celebrated his 41st birthday on August 8th last month, announced his retirement on social media on September 15.
“This is really a late decision!” Some fans thought he should have retired several years ago. After winning a Grand Slam, he announced his retirement, leaving the world with agorgeous figure. But after which one? Will it be better next time?
It is a remarkable feat that Federer's Grand Slam titles stood at 20 during his sporting career. He was once regarded as the greatest player in tennis history, but now fans have to add a "one" to the end. Djokovic's Grand Slam tally is 21, and the crazy Nadal's is 22. The sad fact is that Nadal and Djokovic, as the Kings of today, are being challenged by the next generation. It is the iron law in the sports field that always the waves behind drive on those before
In the late period of his career, from age 38 to 40, Federer was to be himself, not only pursuit of winning, but also, more importantly, enjoying the game. He really relaxed and became a "old Federer", which is more admirable.
The King will come from generation to generation, but no one will love tennis than Federer. Will ever be another athlete who can play until 41? Who will keep active in the game when he was not ever been the best?
This is what "old Federer" means. The 36-year-old Federer can say that he did not lose to his opponent, but lost to time. While the 41-year-old Federer, in the confrontation with time, surpassed himself, also surpassed the outcome.
Hope we all can surpass ourselves!
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