Roger Federer, a legendary tennis player

shocked fans worldwide on Thursday by announcing

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his retirement. Federer made a video

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explaining how he would bid goodbye to his followers

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In spite of Arbaaz Khan‘s photo going viral

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on Twitter, Roger declared his retirement

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By posting Arbaaz’s photo online and

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making fun of Roger’s retirement, fans

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are mocking the tennis player’s appearance.

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