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The week in 5 charts | Roger Federer retires, Siddique Kappan granted bail, and more

(1) Roger Federer retires

After 24 years, 1500 matches and 103 career titles, tennis legend Roger Federer announced he will retire after next week’s Laver Cup in London. Federer, who dominated men’s tennis for several years after winning his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003 and who forged thrilling rivalries with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, has been plagued by injuries in recent years. Coupled with Serena Williams likely seeking retirement after the 2022 US Open, it seems like a golden era of tennis is drawing to a close.

The following heatmap details Federer’s Grand Slam wins over the years:

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