Tennis-I won't become a tennis ghost, says Federer, ahead of final bow

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 1, 2021 Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his second round match against France's Richard Gasquet REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) -Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he will not become a 'tennis ghost'.

Back in London, down river from where he won a record eight Wimbledon titles, the 41-year-old said he had no intention of walking away from a sport he has graced for so long.