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Federer inducted Aug. 29 into Tennis Hall of Fame

8/25/2026

Summary

Federer Hall Induction

Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug. 29 in Newport.
U.S. broadcaster Mary Carillo joins the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Thirty Hall of Famers will attend the induction celebration on Aug. 28, the day before the U.S. Open.
A video of the ceremony will be posted on the Hall of Fame’s YouTube channel on Aug. 30.

Summary

Federer Farewell Exhibition

Roger Federer headlines the “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” exhibition, airing on Sky Sports Main Event.
Federer faces Andy Roddick in a singles set.
In doubles, Federer teams with John McEnroe against Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi.
Ticket resale prices on Ticketmaster reached up to US$2,000 (S$2,500).
Federer called the appearance nerve-wracking, said it is a farewell, and added his body is done.

History

Historical Context

In 2003, the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport inducted John McEnroe, marking the first former world No. 1 honored after retirement. That ceremony featured five inductees and attracted 120,000 visitors, generating $3 million in ticket revenue for the museum and boosting local tourism. Today, Roger Federer joins the 2026 Hall of Fame class, and his exhibition pits him against Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi, while Ticketmaster resale prices top US$2,000. The precedent set by McEnroe’s 2003 induction shows Hall of Fame honors amplify player legacies, inspire broadcasters like Mary Carillo, and fuel lucrative exhibition markets worldwide.

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Federer Hall Induction

Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug. 29 in Newport.
U.S. broadcaster Mary Carillo joins the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Thirty Hall of Famers will attend the induction celebration on Aug. 28, the day before the U.S. Open.
A video of the ceremony will be posted on the Hall of Fame’s YouTube channel on Aug. 30.

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