Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame (IHTF) Class of 2026. The induction ceremony was held in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, where Federer delivered an emotional speech and called the honour one of the greatest recognitions of his life.
Federer retired from professional tennis in September 2022 at the Laver Cup. He entered the Hall of Fame alongside Mary Carillo, a journalist and broadcaster inducted under the Contributor Category.
Roger Federer: Major Career Achievements
| Achievement | Details |
| Grand Slam titles | 20 Grand Slam singles titles |
| ATP titles | 103 tour-level titles, the second-highest total since the beginning of the Open Era in 1968 |
| World No. 1 | Spent 310 weeks as the men’s World No. 1 |
| Consecutive No. 1 weeks | Record 237 consecutive weeks at the top of the ATP rankings |
| Olympic achievement | Won doubles gold for Switzerland at the 2008 Beijing Olympics |
| Davis Cup | Member of Switzerland’s 2014 Davis Cup-winning team |
| Retirement | Retired from professional tennis in 2022 |
| Hall of Fame Class | Class of 2026, alongside Mary Carillo |
Why the Induction Matters?
Federer’s Hall of Fame induction recognises not only his extraordinary competitive record, but also his wider contribution to tennis. He became renowned worldwide for his elegant playing style, sportsmanship and influence on the global growth of the sport.