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Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Federer, who is the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles. The 45-year-old gave a speech, during which he was brought to tears numerous times.
Tennis great Roger Federer was overcome with emotion during his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The 45-year-old gave a speech, during which he was brought to tears numerous times. Federer's wife, Mirka, introduced him before he took the stage.
He praised her presentation and joked about following her act. Federer was inducted alongside Mary Carillo, a broadcaster and former player. Further details about the induction ceremony are available.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Federer, who is the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
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Category: News Published: August 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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