Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in emotional ceremony
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Federer, Carillo inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame
"Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. As sunset crept in at Newport’s grass horseshoe court at the entrance of the Hall, the 45-year-old Federer, dressed in a tan suit, strolled up to the stage for his speech, kissed and hugged his wife, Mirka, who had just introduced him, and realized what a challenge it was going to be. Federer was inducted along with Mary Carillo, a broadcaster and former player, who was presented by Hall of Famer Billy Jean King.
"NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Two more tennis pioneers were officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport on Saturday. 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer and longtime tennis broadcaster, Mary Carillo were celebrated as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame. “This is one of the greatest honors of my life,” Federer […]
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:11 AMFederer, Carillo inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Two more tennis pioneers were officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport on Saturday. 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer and longtime tennis broadcaster, Mary Carillo were celebrated as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame. “This is one of the greatest honors of my life,” Federer […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:28 AMRoger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. As sunset crept in at Newport’s grass horseshoe court at the entrance of the Hall, the 45-year-old Federer, dressed in a tan suit, strolled up to the stage for his speech, kissed and hugged his wife, Mirka, who had just introduced him, and realized what a challenge it was going to be. Federer was inducted along with Mary Carillo, a broadcaster and former player, who was presented by Hall of Famer Billy Jean King.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:36 AMEmotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame
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.
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