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Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in emotional ceremony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in emotional ceremony

Summary

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29. In a heartfelt speech, he described the induction as one of the greatest honors of his life. The former 20-time Grand Slam champion expressed gratitude to his opponents, officials, and fans while reflecting on his tennis career and personal journey. Federer, who retired in 2022, also shared personal anecdotes and highlighted lesser-known statistics from his time on tour during the ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Key Details

•Federer retired from professional tennis in 2022.
•He addressed a crowd of tennis royalty at the induction ceremony.
•Federer shared personal stories from his career, including milestones.
•His speech included thanks to ball kids and support staff.
•The event took place in Newport, Rhode Island.

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12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame

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A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal entrance into the sport's pantheon as one of the "greatest honors of my life.""This is one of the greatest honors of my life," Federer said.
— Yahoo Sports

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