Roger Federer retires: A look at some of the greatest achievements of tennis legend

Tennis legend Roger Federer announced his retirement from competitive tennis on September 15, less than two weeks after Serena Williams' retirement. The 20-time Grand Slam winner said that he will retire after this year's Laver Cup in London. As the Swiss sensation retires, here is a look at some of the greatest records held by him that may never be broken.

Swiss great Federer has won 20 Grand Slam titles, including a record-making eight Wimbledon men's singles titles in his 24-year illustrious career. Credit: AFP Photo

Federer held the top spot for a staggering 237 weeks at the top of the ATP Rankings from February 2004 to August 2008. Credit: AFP Photo

At just 19, Federer famously defeated personal hero Pete Sampras at the 2001 Wimbledon tournament. Credit: AFP Photo

Federer has the third-highest number of Masters 1000 titles under his belt (28) and is only behind Nadal (36) and Djokovic (38). Credit: AFP Photo

Federer has won 71 championships on hard courts, 19 on grass courts, and 11 on clay courts, making him the only player to win at least 10 titles on each surface. Credit: AFP Photo

The Swiss maestro holds the record for the longest winning streak on grass courts. He has won eight Wimbledon titles, the most by any men's singles player in history. Credit: Reuters Photo

Roger Federer is one of only two male players in the Open Era to win five straight Wimbledon titles. Bjorn Borg (1976-80) is the other player who has achieved this feat. Credit: AFP Photo

Federer has clocked the third-most aces in men's singles (11,478) after John Isner (13,960) and Ivo Karlovic (13,278). Credit: Reuters Photo