And gee he could play too… Roger Federer has announced overnight that he’s calling time on his illustrious playing career after 24 years on the circuit. “I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits,” the 41yo said in his social media post. Federer was the world’s #1 male player for a record 237 consecutive weeks and was the first man to claim 20 grand slam titles. But it’s been hard going since 2011 as injuries set in, and his younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic enjoyed success. Still, he remains one of the most bankable stars in sport – this ad with pasta brand Barilla remains a favourite. Calling it a bittersweet decision, he said he played “at a level that I never imagined, for much longer than I ever thought possible.” There is one more opportunity to see him in action… Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Andy Murray are playing together for the first time when they compete for Team Europe at the Laver Cup in London later this month.