Roger Federer became emotional several times during his International Tennis Hall of Fame induction speech on August 30, 2026.
He reflected on his childhood hero, his longtime coach, his wife Mirka and his remarkable career, and thanked those who supported his journey while encouraging future players to keep advancing tennis.
Mary Carillo was also inducted and described the honour as beyond her dreams.
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Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday (August 29, 2026), alongside broadcaster and journalist Mary Carillo. The 20-time Grand Slam ...
