Djokovic and Nadal miss Federer’s Hall of Fame induction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were absent from Roger Federer's induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29 in Newport, R.I. Djokovic is competing in his first-round match at the U.S. Open, while Nadal was also not present. Federer, a key figure in men's tennis, received congratulatory messages from fellow players including Gael Monfils and Grigor Dimitrov. Djokovic acknowledged Federer’s induction in a tribute video, praising him as a significant ambassador for tennis.
- •Djokovic plays first-round match at the U.S. Open on August 30.
- •Nadal also absent from Federer’s induction ceremony.
- •Federer recognized for dominating men's tennis alongside Djokovic and Nadal.
- •Djokovic congratulates Federer in a video tribute.
- •Monfils and Dimitrov send their regards to Federer.
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal Absent From Roger Federer’s Hall Of Fame Induction
"Djokovic, 39, is playing his first-round match at the U.S. Open Sunday night on Arthur Ashe Stadium while Nadal was also not there.
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