Retirement comes to all at some stage, but it seems the greater the player, the harder the moment. That was hard,
@rogerfederer
. We laughed, and cried, and celebrated with you, and we will continue to do so for a long time. Thank you for being a friend. 🚀
A Grand Slam champion on three different surfaces, you are the complete player
@AshBarty
and I am so happy for you tonight. There’s nothing like winning at home, congratulations
#AO2022
champion, it is wonderful to be here for this moment and to celebrate with Australia. 🚀
A final of Herculean proportions, thank you for a brilliant contest
@RafaelNadal
and
@DaniilMedwed
. Two AO crowns and 21 majors, given everything you have endured this historic victory is so special Rafa. It has been a privilege to watch you doing what you love. Congratulations🚀
Simply stunning Daniil Medvedev, you stopped one of the greatest tonight. To win your first Grand Slam title is always special, to do it against a champion like Novak Djokovic is something else. Take heart Novak, the quest continues. Best wishes, 🚀
Congratulations to the King of Clay
@RafaelNadal
. Winning 13 Slams in Paris is extraordinary, a fitting Grand Slam finale to a challenging year. You're an inspiration Rafa, gracious and great. Here’s to 20 majors. 🚀
Backstage with some amazing Aussie tennis legends, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Chris O’Neil, Judy Dalton and the one and only
@ashbarty
- who did something special tonight!
Italian tennis is in good hands. Jannik Sinner has beaten the best to achieve his first major. With his all-round game and youth, he is bound for many more. Bad luck to Daniil, a heart-breaking loss after so much hard work this past fortnight. Thank you for the great tennis. 🚀
Congratulations
@RafaelNadal
, a gutsy victory to claim your 19th Major, 4th
@usopen
crown and 2nd Slam title this year after the French. Stand tall friend, you are closing in, it was a privilege to present this trophy to you tonight.🚀🐐
Just ran into the 2022 Australian of the Year
@DylanAlcott
. You are so deserving of this great honour my friend, good luck in your quest for an 8th Australian title! Rocket
My great friend & GOAT
@rogerfederer
- the undisputed Master of Wimbledon - produced one of his greatest performances there today. Rafa also played some unbelievable tennis and it takes two to produce a classic. Roger can go all the way, it will be a final for the ages.
59 times over 17 years, the Novak and Rafa chronicle is as thrilling as ever. What a delight to witness another installment on Philippe Chatrier tonight. Congratulations on this occasion
@RafaelNadal
. The quest for 14
#RolandGarros
titles continues. Incredible. 🚀
So happy for you
@ashbarty
, your dream comes true and what a fight. Congratulations on your Wimbledon victory, I hope you and your team celebrate well along with your many fans around the world and back in Australia. 🚀
The hard courts suits Medvedev's game but history
may be on the side of Rafa Nadal tonight. Good luck to both players, here’s hoping for another classic AO men's final between two phenomenal champions. Norman would be very happy! 🚀
Congratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight. I hope you get some rest now, half way to the Slam! 🚀
Congratulations on a 10th Australian Open title Novak Djokovic, 35 and at the peak of your powers. You’ve been as relentless as I’ve seen you these past two weeks. It was a privilege to watch such a superb final against your young rival Stefanos Tsitsipas. Bravo to you both! 🚀
Congratulations
@DjokerNole
, champions always find a way and you did again tonight. It was a magnificent final. Dominic, your time will come make no mistake. Keep fighting hard, you're a real star.
A Fedal Comeback.
Tennis superstars
@rogerfederer
and
@RafaelNadal
will represent Team Europe this September at
#LaverCup
London 2022. Premium hospitality packages available starting February 7. Multi-session tickets go on sale in early March.
An incredible finale, congratulations
@DjokerNole
on your 5th
@Wimbledon
title. You and
@rogerfederer
reached the highest level today. A thrilling match between two incomparable grasscourt champions. Thank you for the good fight, played fairly and ferociously. Rocket 🚀
Congratulations
@DjokerNole
- King of AO and lots, lots more to come. You make it look easy, it’s not. Your dedication and hard work is there for all to see. More records await. Rocket.
#AusOpen
Congratulations on winning your 7th Wimbledon Novak Djokovic, that was a controlled and masterful performance. Bad luck Nick, you have so much talent, I hope to see you in another Slam final soon. 🚀
Congratulations on your first Wimbledon crown Carlos Alcaraz. You certainly found your feet on grass this summer, an astonishing achievement against one of the greatest champions ever, Novak Djokovic. I’m sure there will be many more magnificent battles between you two. 🚀
.
@andy_murray
is a great champion who I have the utmost admiration for.
I’ve enjoyed following his stellar career, he is truly one of the greats of our game & a lovely bloke! Arise Sir Andy. I applaud you & wish you well in all your future endeavours.
Rocket
Many happy returns
@rogerfederer
. We miss tennis and we sure miss seeing you out there, gracing the world's courts. Have a great day with your family. I'd love to join you for a birthday celebration next year and have the opportunity to toast at least one more GS title! 🚀
Well done Emma Raducanu, the first of many duels with Leylah Fernandez. I've no doubt many more majors await for both of you. Another historic moment at the
#USOpen
- congratulations🚀
Fifty years ago
@BillieJeanKing
won the first Open women's singles title at Wimbledon as did I in the men’s. So much has changed since then, but never my love of this wonderful tournament and the people I have met along the way.
#Wimbledon
.
I expect Medvedev to push Djokovic all the way in the
#AusOpen
men’s final. I won’t be surprised if he breaks through for the win. It’s Novak’s happy place at RLA but he will have his work cut out suppressing Daniil’s happy, free-flowing strokes. This will be a great contest. 🚀
You will be missed at Roland Garros this year
@RafaelNadal
, the King of Clay always. Your outstanding physical power, fighting spirit and dedication to tennis is unrivalled in the modern era. Rest up, mate. I look forward to seeing you again, on court or off. 🚀
Congratulations to young
@rolandgarros
champion
@iga_swiatek
- a nerveless performance from the Polish star and the first of many majors to come. Best wishes from afar, 🚀
Congratulations to both teams on a wonderfully competitive
#LaverCup
in beautiful Geneva. It could easily have gone either way and nobody deserved to lose but in the end Team Europe has the trophy and I have more incredible memories to savor for a very long time. Thank you, 🚀
Congratulations on winning your first major Aryna Sabalenka. You fought hard all the way with great power and passion. Bad luck tonight Elena Rybakina, your poise under pressure is a wonderful trait. A classic contest between two classy competitors.🚀
Congratulations on winning 23 majors
@DjokerNole
and cementing your legacy in another command performance at Roland Garros. Your skill and unwavering mental fortitude on all surfaces is astonishing. Kudos to Casper Ruud, who valiantly pushed this great champion all the way. 🚀
‘Heartiest congratulations
@rogerfederer
Winning 100 titles during your unbelievable career is a truly mighty achievement.
I expect more to come this year and beyond!
#RF100
Rocket
Not long now until
@ashbar96
takes centre stage in the
@rolandgarros
women’s final. It’s an incredible feeling Ash, enjoy every moment. I believe you can win this title, and in a few weeks give
@Wimbledon
a shake. Seize the day! Rocket 🚀
I've made a decision to stay home this year and sadly will miss the Aus Open. I’m really looking forward to seeing tennis start up again in my house at RLA and will have a virtual front row seat! Best wishes to everyone competing and to Tennis Australia for making it happen. 🚀
Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone. It’s been an incredible year in tennis, and I’m looking forward to another bright season in 2023! See you soon. 🚀
“I’m standing here and I’m obviously very happy.”
Miracle man
@rogerfederer
survives 7 match points against Tennis Sandgren to reach his 46th Grand Slam semifinal.
#AusOpen
#TeamEurope
2017-2019 |
#LaverCup
My thoughts are with good friend Manolo Santana, who has passed away. A clay court maestro, Manolo famously said grass was for cows, but still managed to win Wimbledon in 1966, and inspired generations of Spanish players with his renowned heavy topspin and fighting spirit.
Like many across the world I was extremely sorry to hear
@rogerfederer
can't play the Australian Open in 2021 after 21 straight years and six titles at RLA. I look forward to his injury-free return and seeing him at his best during the year. A happier new year to all! 🚀
Good luck to you,
@RafaelNadal
and
@DjokerNole
- this championship means so much to me, as I know it does to you both. Play hard for it tonight.
#AusOpen
Congratulations Team World on winning your first Laver Cup. You never gave up! It was a fantastic contest and a privilege to once again share this experience from the stands. Bad luck Team Europe, you are all such great sportsman - until the next chapter in Vancouver ... 🚀
Congratulations Novak. Amazing achievement, you are on your way to a Grand Slam. Matteo, you played a fantastic tournament and I have no doubt your time will come.
Heartfelt congratulations
@RafaelNadal
on attaining the year-end No.1 ranking. You’ve had an incredible year and still more to come young fella! Rocket 🚀
You make it look easy Roger. Hope you and the family are well and safe. Very sorry to see
@Wimbledon
cancelled today but this will pass and our great game will re-emerge. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. 🚀
Delighted to present
@RogerFederer
with my Dunlop Maxply inscribed: ‘To the greatest, from Rod Laver ’62 ’69’ after his SF win today. Onto another final
@BNPPARIBASOPEN
Congratulations on breaking the ice at the US Open
@CocoGauff
. Winning your first major at home is special. You kept calm and withstood the pressure with maturity and purpose, the sign of a great champion. Enjoy the moment! 🚀
Congratulations
@RafaelNadal
you are spectacular on all surfaces but superhuman when it comes to clay! To win
@rolandgarros
11 times is an unbelievable achievement & one that will never be surpassed. I’m proud to have got to know you over recent years and to call you my friend.
Well done again Novak, I’m sure 24 feels as great as one, especially when you have fought so hard to get where you are and to stay there against a growing tide of challengers. You were on high alert tonight against a quality player in Daniil. Take another bow, champ! 🚀
Alex, You’ve come along way since this pic was taken at the AO last year on your making the Davis Cup team. I remember a teenage Rafa going down to Lleyton in the 3rd round back in 2004. And look what Rafa’s done since. You’re definitely on the right road.
Congratulations
@ashbar96
- you did it! The
@MiamiOpen
title and into the top 10 where you belong. More titles await for this humble Aussie, exciting times!
Congratulations
@RafaelNadal
on your victory in Rome. I’m heading to
@RolandGarros
in the coming weeks where I expect to see you defend for No.12. It’s hard to imagine anyone who could topple the King of Clay.
Dear Ash, news of your tennis retirement has stunned the world. You march to your own drum with humility and a beaming smile. You are a winner in every sense and I admire you greatly. I wish you great happiness and health. 🚀
As we draw closer to Xmas I wish to thank the Grand Slams for a wonderful year celebrating the 50th anniversary of my 1969 Slam. My cups runneth over with gratitude -
@AustralianOpen
@rolandgarros
@Wimbledon
@usopen
🏆🏆🏆🏆🚀
@TKokkinakis
You did us all proud Thanasi. It was an exceptional battle against a seasoned warrior. Keep fighting, you have so much talent, you will get there. Never give up. Rocket
Thank-you everyone for the birthday wishes. I am very grateful to have such great family, friends and those I don't personally know, but feel like I do when I read your comments. I'm a lucky guy.
Good luck to everyone competing at Roland Garros over the next two weeks. The memories of springtime in Paris come flooding back and while I can’t be there this year, I will be taking a front row seat at home! 🚀
What an incredible performance to win the AO title
@naomiosaka
. I wish I could have been there in the stands to see you win your 4th major, you’re an amazing champion.
@jennifurbrady95
, you had a great summer Down Under. It’s tough now but keep striving, your time will come. 🚀
50 years ago a Slam, now a witness to incredible tennis scenes at the Australian Open. I never thought I would be doing this in my own arena.
#AusOpen
.
Thrilled to be in Geneva for the
@LaverCup
, one of the best weeks in my year. And it always starts with these two legends, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, good friends, great rivals. 🚀
And a quick word on
@RafaelNadal
- he proved to be superhuman at
#Wimbledon
- to win
@rolandgarros
and come very close here on grass is truly amazing. Possibly the greatest athlete our sport has ever known.