SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: Former tennis player Roger Federer attends the Men’s singles final on day 14 of the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis Center on October 12, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
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Tennis great Roger Federer, who won 20 Grand Slams during his illustrious career, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame next year.
The 44-year-old, who retired in September 2022, is one of only eight men in tennis history to achieve a career Grand Slam in singles and was the first male player in tennis history to win 20 major singles titles.
The Swiss also held the World No. 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks, ultimately holding that spot for 310 total weeks throughout his career.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and to stand alongside so many of the game’s great champions,” Federer, a record eight-time Wimbledon champion, said.
“Throughout my career, I’ve always valued the history of tennis and the example set by those who came before me. It was very special to receive the news at Swiss Tennis, surrounded by the next generation of players — the place where my own journey first began.
“To be recognized in this way by the sport and by my peers is deeply humbling. I look forward to visiting Newport next August to celebrate this special moment with the tennis community.”
Federer was nominated alongside Juan Martin Del Potro And Svetlana Kuznetsova for the honor.
Federer’s Achievements
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 28: The 2018 Australian Open title was the last major Federer won. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Federer shared rivalries with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray during his career. The quartet, who dominated the sport for nearly two decades, were popularly known as the “Big 4” of men’s tennis.
During his ATP career, Federer won 103 singles titles, second only to Jimmy Connors (109). He also received the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times, and was voted as ATP Fan Favorite for a record 19 consecutive years.
Federer won an Olympic gold medal in doubles in 2008, led Switzerland to the 2014 Davis Cup title and created the Laver Cup to honor Hall of Famer Rod Laver’s global legacy.
Alongside Federer, sportscaster and journalist Mary Carillo has also been elected in the Contributor Category, which recognizes individuals who have made a transcendent impact on the sport of tennis.
A trailblazer in sports media, Carillo was the first woman to regularly commentate in tennis broadcasts and covered 16 Olympic Games.
Federer and Carillo will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during the Induction Celebration in Newport, Rhode Island from August 27-29, 2026.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/manasipathak-1/2025/11/21/roger-federer-to-be-inducted-into-international-tennis-hall-of-fame/
