I Won’t Become a Tennis Ghost, Says Federer, Ahead of Final Bow

I Won’t Become a Tennis Ghost, Says Federer, Ahead of Final Bow
Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his fourth round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 5, 2021. Paul Childs/Reuters
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LONDON—Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he will not become a ’tennis ghost'.

Back in London, down river from where he won a record eight Wimbledon titles, the 41-year-old said he had no intention of walking away from a sport he has graced for so long.