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Roger Federer Elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame on First Ballot

He was the only player to meet the Hall’s voting threshold for the Class of 2026.

ARCHIVO - Roger Federer, de Suiza, a la izquierda, juega un return a Sjeng Schalken, de Países Bajos, durante su juego de cuartos de final individual masculino en el Campeonato de Tenis de All England en Wimbledon, el 3 de julio de 2003. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Archivo)
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Roger Federer ingresará al Salón de la Fama del tenis.
Roger Federer se sintió profundamente conmovido por la distinción.

Overview

  • The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced the selection on Nov. 19 from its Rhode Island headquarters.
  • Television commentator and former player Mary Carillo was elected in the contributors category.
  • The induction ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 27–29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island.
  • Hall rules require five years off the tour and at least 75% support from a voting body of media, historians, industry leaders, Hall members, and fans.
  • Federer’s credentials include 20 Grand Slam singles titles, 103 career titles, and a record run at world No. 1 highlighted by 237 consecutive weeks and 310 total weeks.