Mirka Federer presents Roger Federer for Hall of Fame induction
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Mirka Federer presented her husband, Roger Federer, at his International Tennis Hall of Fame induction on August 29, 2026. She recounted their meeting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and shared a humorous story involving Andy Roddick. Roger expressed deep gratitude to his family, coaches, and supporters, breaking down in emotion as he acknowledged their roles in his tennis journey. The event drew tennis legends and fans, celebrating Federer's remarkable career.
- •Mirka Federer presented Roger at his Hall of Fame induction.
- •Federer recalled meeting Mirka at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- •Roger became emotional while thanking his family and coaches.
- •The ceremony featured attendance from tennis legends and fans.
- •The event highlighted the legacy of Roger Federer's career.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Roger Federer holds back tears while thanking his wife at Tennis Hall of Fame induction
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Roger Federer’s Wife Mirka Holds Back Tears During Emotional Hall Of Fame Introduction Speech For Husband
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Such a Mess’ – Roger Federer Tearfully Addresses Wife Mirka and Martina Navratilova at Hall of Fame Induction
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Wasn’t Being Dramatic’ – Roger Federer’s Wife Mirka Discloses His Offer to Quit Tennis at Hall of Fame Induction
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Mirka Federer presents Roger Federer for International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
"Roger Federer’s love for his wife, Mirka, was on full display during his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. After Mirka took the stage to introduce the 20-time Grand Slam champion, Federer delivered a heartfelt speech, fighting back tears while paying tribute to his wife and highlighting Martina Navratilova’s crucial role in their journey.
"Roger Federer’s induction ceremony into the International Tennis Hall of Fame featured a particularly heartwarming moment as his wife, Mirka, took the stage to introduce him. In a heartfelt and moving speech, Mirka reflected on the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s legacy while shedding light on his life beyond his remarkable career.
"Roger Federer’s wife, Mirka Federer, delivered a deeply moving tribute to her husband before introducing the Swiss legend as the latest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Mirka became visibly emotional when recounting Federer’s life beyond tennis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:46 PMRoger Federer holds back tears while thanking his wife at Tennis Hall of Fame induction
Roger Federer got emotional honoring wife Mirka during his Tennis Hall of Fame induction in Newport. See what brought the tennis legend to tears.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:50 AMRoger Federer’s Wife Mirka Holds Back Tears During Emotional Hall Of Fame Introduction Speech For Husband
Roger Federer’s wife, Mirka Federer, delivered a deeply moving tribute to her husband before introducing the Swiss legend as the latest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Mirka became visibly emotional when recounting Federer’s life beyond tennis.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:44 AM‘Such a Mess’ – Roger Federer Tearfully Addresses Wife Mirka and Martina Navratilova at Hall of Fame Induction
Roger Federer’s love for his wife, Mirka, was on full display during his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. After Mirka took the stage to introduce the 20-time Grand Slam champion, Federer delivered a heartfelt speech, fighting back tears while paying tribute to his wife and highlighting Martina Navratilova’s crucial role in their journey.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:33 AM‘Wasn’t Being Dramatic’ – Roger Federer’s Wife Mirka Discloses His Offer to Quit Tennis at Hall of Fame Induction
Roger Federer’s induction ceremony into the International Tennis Hall of Fame featured a particularly heartwarming moment as his wife, Mirka, took the stage to introduce him. In a heartfelt and moving speech, Mirka reflected on the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s legacy while shedding light on his life beyond his remarkable career.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:47 PMMirka Federer presents Roger Federer for International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
Mirka Federer, wife of Roger Federer, presented him for International Tennis Hall of Fame induction. She admitted not being comfortable being in front of the microphone but was engaging, funny, and wonderful. Mrs. Federer shared a funny story of Andy…
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