Sinner, Nadal, Vonn & Co.: Reactions to Federer's resignation

Rafael Nadal (long-time Federer competitor): “I wish this day had never come. It's a sad day for me personally and for sport around the world. It has been a pleasure, but also an honor and a privilege, to share all these years and so many amazing moments with you on the pitch. We will have many more moments together in the future, there is still a lot to do together, we know that.”

Jannik Sinner (South Tyrol's tennis star): “Thank you, Roger Federer. You are an inspiration to us all. All the best for your future."

Wimbledon (Grandslam organizer): “Roger, where do we start? It has been a privilege to follow your journey and see you become a champion in the truest sense of the word.”

There were countless thrilling duels: Rafael Nadal (left) and Roger Federer. © POOL / ADRIAN DENNIS

Carlos Alcaraz (World number one): “Roger was one of my idols and a source of inspiration! Thank you for everything you have done for our sport. I’d love to play with you some more!”

Lindsey Vonn (Ski queen and Federer colleague): “It's hard to understand that you've stopped. You were a friend to me and someone I always looked up to. It was always inspiring to watch you. You are outstanding, on and off the pitch and without a doubt the greatest of all time.”

Billie Jean King (former world number one): “Roger Federer is the champion among champions. He has the most complete game of his generation and won the hearts of fans around the world with amazing speed on the court and a strong tennis mind.”

Thomas Bach (IOC President): “Roger Federer is a gentleman on and off the court – and a true Olympic champion. Congratulations Roger on your outstanding career, good luck for the future. Hopefully our paths will cross again.”

Day indicator (Swiss medium): "With Roger Federer, Switzerland is losing its best athlete of the past and probably also of the future - the attribute 'of all time' might even be justified for once at this point."

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Sinner, Nadal, Vonn & Co.: Reactions to Federer's resignation

Roger Federer announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday. A message that moved the sports world. We captured the reactions of Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, Lindsey Vonn & Co.

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