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Roger Federer, Mary Carillo Elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Federer was the only player to reach the voting threshold for the 2026 class.

Overview

  • The induction celebration will take place August 27–29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island, with tickets set to go on sale February 11, 2026.
  • Federer learned of his election at Swiss Tennis in a surprise moment that included Hall of Famers Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker.
  • A 20-time Grand Slam champion, Federer won 103 ATP singles titles and held the No. 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks and 310 weeks overall.
  • Broadcast journalist Mary Carillo was elected in the Contributor Category, recognized for pioneering tennis commentary and her Emmy- and Peabody-winning work.
  • The Hall does not disclose vote totals, and the 2026 inductees will join a roster of about 270 members representing 28 countries.