“I’m sure we’ll see each other down the road”: Roger Federer and his emotional message to Andy Murray
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Roger Federer did not want to be left out of
the tributes to Andy Murray and sent a heartfelt message to the Briton
following his retirement. The Swiss Maestro was the first of the Big-4 to
retire, back in 2022, playing his last tournament at the Laver Cup alongside
his greatest rivals, including Murray.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion was one of
Murray’s greatest rivals with 25 matches against him (Federer ended up leading
14-11) and was the Big-3 player who suffered the most losses to Murray. Murray
has only faced Novak Djokovic more times (36 matches).
Federer's heartfelt tribute to Murray
Murray’s retirement was one of the most
significant news items from the Olympic Games and likely one of the most
important of the year. After a 19-year career, the former world No. 1 and
3-time Grand Slam champion confirmed his retirement in Paris after falling in
the doubles quarterfinals with his teammate Dan Evans.
The greetings and tributes from great tennis
stars were not long in coming, but one of the most special was from Roger
Federer. The Swiss spoke about the great inspiration Murray has been and the
bittersweet rivalry they shared: “Hey, Andy. Many, many congratulations, my
friend, on an incredible career,” Federer said in an ATP video.
“Wimbledon champion, US Open champion, Davis
Cup champion, Olympic champion, and many more things you have achieved. So many
Masters 1000s, world No 1 – and a Sir,” the former world No. 1 added. “So, Sir
Andy Murray, incredible effort on the most wonderful of careers, [being a]
great human being and doing it all with a massive family at the end – and a
hip, and a body, that clearly wasn’t giving you what you wanted anymore at the
end.
Roger Federer at Wimbledon 2015.
“But you’ve been a true inspiration to me and
many of the players out there, and I’m so happy you could do it as long as you
did,” Federer claimed. “Just from my side Andy, I have so much respect. I loved
playing against you, even though I lost so many times against you – and it was
brutal.”
“Congrats on everything you have achieved, and
everything that’s to come. Only all the best, and I’m sure we’ll see each other
down the road,” Federer concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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