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Roger Federer-Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)
Roger Federer, the tennis legend, recently announced his retirement from professional tennis, leaving everyone in tears. The Swiss legend had a massive fan base in all sports, not just tennis. One such fan of his is Indian batting legend, Virat Kohli.
Kohli recently shared a heartfelt video for Roger Federer, saying he has never seen such global support and unity for any individual athlete as the Swiss maestro has received. Federer announced his retirement from competitive tennis after playing his final match with long-time on-court rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles event at the 2022 Laver Cup. Team Europe's 'Fedal' were defeated by Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. The outcome didn't matter because the occasion was far greater at London's O2 Arena.
Kohli, who has met Federer twice (in 2015 and 2018), congratulated him on his incredible career. "Hello Roger, it's a great honour for me to be able to send this video across for you congratulating you on a phenomenal career that has given us so many beautiful moments and memories," Kohli said in a video shared by the ATP Tour.
Here is Virat Kohli's message
Thank you for all the incredible memories, Roger 💫 @rogerfederer | #RForever | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/VjPtVp9aq6
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 29, 2022
"I personally had the chance to meet you in Australian Open in 2018, something that I'll never ever forget in my life. One thing that stood out for me even watching you play, was the fact that so many people around the world, not just in the world of tennis got behind you, supporting you and that kind of unity I've never seen for any other individual athlete ever. That is something that cannot be created, that cannot be generated in any way.
"You had that special ability always. It was very evident when we watched you play and the aura you brought on court is unmatchable. And for me, you're always going to be the greatest of all time. I'm sure in the next phase of your life you're going to have as much fun and as much enjoyment as you did on the court. I wish you all the best and your family as well. Take care," he added.