Roger Federer: 'I was a bit shocked about Andy Murray's announcement'
In a press conference at the Australian Open commented on decision to retire from tennis. Federer said: Well, I mean, I think his body took the decision, unfortunately, in this case.
Well, I think it must have been a very long couple of years for him now. I remember when I played with him in Glasgow, I know how not well he was. I couldnt believe he actually played. But it was for a good cause. He felt like he could do sort of the two and a half sets that we played.
I guess everybody can understand where he comes from. At some point when you feel like youre never going to get back to 100%, youve had the success that Andy has had, you can only understand the decision. I was disappointed and sad, a little bit shocked, to know now that were going to lose him at some point.
But were going to lose everybody at some point. Its just now that its definite. Of course, I hope that he can play a good Australian Open and he can keep playing beyond that, really finish the way he wants to at Wimbledon.
Thats what I hope for him. Of course, it hits us, top guys, hard because we know Andy very well. We like him. He doesnt have many enemies, to be quite honest. Hes a good guy, Hall of Famer, legend. He won everything he wanted to win.
Anybody would substitute their career with his. Hes a great guy. Its a tough one, but one down the road he can look back on and be incredibly proud of everything he has achieved. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
