Roger Federer Brought To Tears During Hall Of Fame Induction
Federer thanked coaches and rivals in an emotional speech after receiving the Hall of Fame ring, with 20 Grand Slam titles on his resume.
- On Saturday, Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, delivering an emotional speech reflecting on his career and the sport he loves.
- Throughout his professional career, Federer won 103 tour-level titles, including 20 Grand Slams, and spent 237 consecutive weeks ranked number one on the ATP.
- Bringing him to tears, Federer reflected on his journey from age 3, thanking coaches Severin Luthi, the late Peter Carter, and Peter Lundgren for their guidance on the road.
- Following an exhibition match at the Open last week, Federer received his Hall of Fame ring on Tuesday from Vice President Kim Clijsters at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- Since retiring at the Laver Cup in London, Federer has remained close to tennis, expressing a desire for the sport to maintain its "amateur spirit" and camaraderie as it evolves.
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Roger Federer awarded Tennis Hall of Fame ring at US Open ceremony
Roger Federer received his International Tennis Hall of Fame ring at the US Open. Kim Clijsters presented him with the honour. The Swiss legend also reunited with tennis greats in an exhibition last week at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
At the end of a week of honors, Roger Federer received his ring in New York, which distinguished him as a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Roger Federer Receives Hall of Fame Ring at US Open
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Tennis legend Roger Federer returned to the US Open to receive his International Tennis Hall of Fame ring, just two days after being inducted into the Hall of Fame in Newport, according to the ATP Website. Sports News | Roger Federer Receives Hall of Fame Ring at US Open.
In Hall of Fame Induction Speech, Roger Federer Reflects: ‘I Had a Lot of Incredible Role Models’
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday in Newport, Rhode Island, and gave an emotional speech during the celebration. “This is one of the greatest honors of my life. They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal. My goal was to spend my life doing something I love … with people who love it as much as I do,” the 20-time Grand Slam champion said. Federer, in front of family, coaches, and ri…
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