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Roger Federer Enters Tennis Hall of Fame With Emotional Speech
Roger Federer was one of the world’s most successful tennis players.
He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
Federer became emotional while giving his speech.
He said the honour mattered because he loved tennis, not because he wanted fame.
He won 20 major championships and eight Wimbledon titles.
He also spent 310 weeks ranked number one in the world.
Although he stopped playing professionally in 2022, he said tennis will always be important to him.
He hopes future players keep enjoying the game, being themselves and trying new things.
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, alongside broadcaster Mary Carillo.
The 45-year-old Federer called the induction one of the greatest honours of his life and said fame was never his goal.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion spent 310 weeks as world number one and won a men’s-record eight Wimbledon titles.
Federer retired in 2022 with 103 ATP Tour titles but said he is still writing his “love letter” to tennis.
He urged tennis to preserve its amateur spirit and player camaraderie as the sport becomes faster and more global.
- Who
- Roger Federer was inducted alongside broadcaster and journalist Mary Carillo.
- What
- Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and delivered an emotional speech about his career and continuing connection to tennis.
- Where
- Newport, Rhode Island, at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
- When
- The ceremony took place on Saturday; Federer retired in 2022, four years before the reported induction.
- Why
- The induction recognized Federer’s career, including 20 Grand Slam titles, 103 ATP Tour titles and 310 weeks as world number one.
Key facts
- Inductee
- Roger Federer
- Co-inductee
- Mary Carillo
- Age at induction
- 45
- Grand Slam titles
- 20
- Wimbledon titles
- Eight, a men’s record
- Weeks ranked world number one
- 310
- ATP Tour titles
- 103
- Professional retirement
- 2022
Quotes
Roger Federer
Swiss former professional tennis player and 20-time Grand Slam champion
“I'm still writing my love letter to tennis, and my time as a player is done, but tennis will always stand at the intersection of everything I care most about.”
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“I hope the players will stay young at heart and stay true to their authentic selves, and always remember, never stop asking questions or taking risks.”
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