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Federer to Be Inducted Into Tennis Hall of Fame

8/28/2026

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Summary

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Roger Federer will be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on August 29, 2026.
He won an exhibition singles set 6-3 over Andy Roddick at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 25, 2026.
He and John McEnroe captured a doubles set 7-5 against Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi.
Federer becomes the second Swiss Hall of Fame inductee after Martina Hingis in 2013.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 Martina Hingis, aged 16 years 278 days, defeated Jana Novotná 2–6, 6–3, 6–3 to claim the Wimbledon women’s singles title, becoming the youngest champion since Lottie Dod in 1887. The tournament also marked Steffi Graf’s absence through injury and the first Wimbledon appearance of future star Venus Williams, who lost in the opening round.

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Story summary

Roger Federer will be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on August 29, 2026.
He won an exhibition singles set 6-3 over Andy Roddick at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 25, 2026.
He and John McEnroe captured a doubles set 7-5 against Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi.
Federer becomes the second Swiss Hall of Fame inductee after Martina Hingis in 2013.

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