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Roger Federer Elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026

He was the only player elected for 2026, with induction slated for August 27–29 in Newport.

Overview

  • The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced the election on Nov. 19, confirming Federer’s first-year selection.
  • Federer received the news at Swiss Tennis via a call that included Hall of Famers Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker.
  • He was the sole player to earn enough support for the 2026 class, and the Hall does not release vote totals.
  • Broadcaster Mary Carillo was elected in the contributor category to join the Class of 2026.
  • Federer’s career includes 20 Grand Slam singles titles, 103 tour-level trophies, and a record 237 consecutive weeks (310 total) at world No. 1.