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Roger Federer Enters Tennis Hall of Fame Reflecting on Legacy
Roger Federer is being honored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The ceremony will take place Saturday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Federer was one of tennis’s most successful players.
He won 20 major championships and more than 1,200 matches.
He also won five U.S. Open titles in a row.
Federer says people remember more than just his victories.
They also remember how he treated fans, players, tournament workers and the media.
He enjoyed traveling around the world and making friends during his 25 years on tour.
Although he no longer competes regularly, he still stays connected to tennis.
Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday in Newport, Rhode Island.
The Swiss star said his legacy includes friendships, sportsmanship and conduct away from the court.
Federer won 1,251 matches, 103 tournaments and 20 Grand Slam titles during his career.
He won five consecutive U.S. Open titles from 2004 through 2008.
Federer said he loved traveling and competing but misses being on tour after retiring.
- Who
- Roger Federer and broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo will be honored.
- What
- Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
- Where
- Newport, Rhode Island.
- When
- The enshrinement is scheduled for Saturday.
- Why
- The honor recognizes Federer’s tennis achievements and broader legacy in the sport.
Key facts
- Career length
- Federer competed on tour for 25 years.
- Match victories
- He won 1,251 matches.
- Tournament titles
- He won 103 tournaments.
- Grand Slam titles
- He won 20 Grand Slam titles.
- U.S. Open titles
- He won five consecutive U.S. Open titles from 2004 through 2008.
- Awards
- He won the ATP Tour sportsmanship award from 2004-09 and 2011-17, and the fan favorite award from 2003-21.
- Career prize money
- Federer earned nearly $130.6 million in prize money.
Quotes
Roger Federer
Swiss former professional tennis player and Hall of Fame inductee
“Then I get a flashback saying it was an amazing time, and I say it every time. I loved it, and it’s a shame I can’t be on the tour anymore. But it was a great, great time and I miss it dearly.”
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“For me, if I look back, that’s kind of what I’m very happy about, that I went through 25 years on tour, and actually felt like I made a lot of friends and a lot of people miss me.”
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