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Farewell

Roger Federer was bidding farewell with one last contest before he heads into retirement at age 41 after an illustrious career that included 20 Grand Slam titles and a role as a statesman for tennis.

Federer is known for his elegant style of play, for his longevity, for his 20 Grand Slam titles — and for occasional tears in his most emotional post-match moments, whether after victory or defeat.

This goodbye follows that of Serena Williams, the owner of 23 major singles championships, at the US Open three weeks ago.