Reaction to Roger Federer's announcement that he will retire from tennis after the Laver Cup in London next week.
Rafael Nadal
"I wish this day would have never come… it’s a sad day for me personally and for sports people around the world. I said it to you when we spoke and now it’s here. It’s been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court." — Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion and one of Federer's biggest rivals on the court.