Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Roger Federer was formally inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 29, 2026. The ceremony featured numerous tennis royalty in attendance, including Andy Roddick, John McEnroe, and Martina Navratilova. Kim Clijsters and Patrick McEnroe presided over the event. Federer, eligible for induction this year, has been a monumental figure in tennis, and many anticipate an emotional ceremony, with speculation surrounding a potential surprise presenter.
- •Federer's induction ceremony took place at 6:30 PM EDT on August 29.
- •Fellow inductees included Mary Carillo.
- •Royalty and past Hall of Famers attended the event.
- •The event is expected to feature a surprise presenter.
- •Federer's first year of eligibility adds to the significance.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis royalty flocks to Newport for Roger Federer’s International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
"VIPs from all over the world are traveling to Newport, Rhode Island, to witness Roger Federer's induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29, 2026.
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