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Roger Federer reflects on Olympic career as he joins Hall of Fame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:56 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Roger Federer reflects on Olympic career as he joins Hall of Fame
Summary

Roger Federer reflected on his Olympic experiences while being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 28, 2026. He recounted his time at four Olympics, starting with his first in Sydney 2000, where he met his future wife, Mirka Vavrinec. He won a doubles gold medal in Beijing 2008 with Stan Wawrinka and a silver medal in singles at London 2012. Federer expressed disappointment over missing medals in Sydney and his inability to compete in the 2016 and 2020 Olympics due to injuries. He emphasized the importance of representing Switzerland over individual accolades in his Olympic journey.

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  • •Federer won Olympic gold in doubles at Beijing 2008.
  • •He feels satisfied with his Olympic career despite not winning singles gold.
  • •Federer expressed disappointment over missing medals in Sydney 2000.
  • •He was unable to compete in the 2016 and 2020 Olympics due to injuries.
  • •Federer carried the Swiss flag during the 2004 and 2008 Olympic ceremonies.
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Roger Federer won Olympic gold in 2008, but that wasn't his most impactful Olympic experience.

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