Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to the ‘retirement club’

The Swiss great announced his plans to retire yesterday. 
Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to the ‘retirement club’

NET LOSS: Serena Williams has welcomed Roger Federer to the ‘retirement club’ after the 20-time grand slam champion announced he will bring his professional tennis career to a close (Oli Scarff/PA)

Serena Williams has welcomed Roger Federer to the “retirement club” after the 20-time grand slam champion announced he will bring his professional tennis career to a close.

Federer has been struggling with a knee problem for the last three years and, aged 41, has accepted defeat in his bid for one last hurrah.

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