Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Roger Federer Enters Hall of Fame Through Emotional Tribute
Roger Federer was honored by being added to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
His wife, Mirka, introduced him and spoke about his life as a husband and father.
Her words made Federer emotional, and he wiped away tears during the ceremony.
Federer said the honor was one of the greatest of his life.
He explained that becoming famous was not his main goal.
He mainly wanted to do something he loved with people who loved tennis too.
Federer won 20 major singles titles and eight Wimbledon titles.
Although he stopped playing professionally in 2022, he said tennis will always be an important part of his life.
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, alongside broadcaster and former professional player Mary Carillo.
Federer became emotional during his speech after his wife, Mirka Federer, delivered a personal tribute about his career and family life.
He called the induction one of the greatest honours of his life, saying fame was never his goal.
Federer retired in 2022 after winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles, 103 ATP Tour titles and spending 310 weeks ranked world No. 1.
He said his playing career was over but described his continuing bond with tennis as an ongoing “love letter” to the sport.
- Who
- Roger Federer, his wife Mirka Federer, broadcaster and former professional player Mary Carillo, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
- What
- Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and gave an emotional speech about his career, family and continuing connection to tennis.
- When
- The ceremony took place on a Saturday; Federer retired from professional tennis in 2022.
- Where
- Newport, Rhode Island.
- Why
- The induction recognized Federer's career and lasting contribution to tennis.
- Inductee
- Roger Federer
- Hall of Fame
- International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Induction location
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Grand Slam singles titles
- 20
- ATP Tour titles
- 103
- Weeks ranked world No. 1
- 310
- Wimbledon titles
- Eight
- Professional retirement
- 2022
