Tearful Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

What the report says

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, in a ceremony reported by Al Jazeera on 30 August 2026. The Swiss great was honored alongside broadcaster and journalist Mary Carillo, and his speech was marked by visible emotion as he reflected on a career that included 20 Grand Slam singles titles before his retirement in 2022.

According to Al Jazeera, Federer described the honor as one of the greatest of his life and said he was still “writing” his relationship with tennis even though his playing days are over. He thanked his family, coaches and doctors, and singled out his wife Mirka for supporting him off the court. He also said the sport shaped his life, friendships and family, and that the induction was not a farewell.

The report noted Federer’s major achievements, including a men’s-record eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Open crowns, five US Open titles and one French Open title, along with 103 ATP Tour titles and 310 weeks at world number one. He also looked ahead to tennis’s future, urging players to preserve camaraderie and remain true to themselves as the sport becomes more global.

Al Jazeera said Novak Djokovic and other tennis figures sent congratulations, while Federer had also recently returned to the US Open for an exhibition event in New York, underscoring his continued connection to the game.