LONDON. — Roger Federer’s retirement from competitive tennis will leave a void that can never be filled, according to former world number one and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion John McEnroe.
“Obviously there is a void that will never be filled,” McEnroe told reporters at a pre-event news conference.
“I remember six years ago when he limped off the court at Wimbledon, didn’t play for six months, and ended up winning three majors in the next 18 months,” McEnroe said.
“Then he had match point on Novak at Wimbledon (2019), two of them. So this is beyond belief what him and the other two guys have done.”
Asked if he could offer Federer and retirement advice, McEnroe said: “He doesn’t need my advice. He’s in a great position. He’s a total class act. We all know that.
“He loves the sport. That’s part of why he won so much, in my book. He loves it. I’m hopeful that he, and I believe he will, be around it in some way, shape, or form.”
