The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) will officially welcome one of the greatest players in the sport’s history as Roger Federer, the man whose grace, consistency, and sporting charisma turned him into a global icon, was unveiled as part of the Class of 2026.
The Swiss great, who dominated tennis for nearly two decades and captivated fans in Pakistan and across the world, will be inducted during a special ceremony scheduled from 27–29 August 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island.
Federer received the news in emotional fashion, surrounded by Switzerland’s next generation of tennis players at Swiss Tennis, the place where his own journey began. The moment was made even more special when he was informed by Hall of Famers Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker, two of his early inspirations.
Roger Federer’s numbers remain staggering even in comparison to tennis’ modern giants. He ushered in a new era of dominance that later saw the emergence of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray. The Swiss maestro spent 310 weeks as World No. 1, including a record 237 consecutive weeks between February 2004 and August 2008.
He also won 103 tour-level titles, second only to Jimmy Connors (109), 20 Grand Slam trophies, 28 ATP Masters 1000 titles, five ATP Year-End No. 1 honors, 13 Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Awards, and the ATP Fan Favourite award for 19 straight years (2003–2021).
These achievements define one of the most admired careers in world sport, a legacy closely followed by Pakistan’s tennis fans for over two decades, often viewing Federer as the benchmark for elegance and professionalism.
Reflecting on the Hall of Fame honor, Roger Federer said he was humbled to join the sport’s all-time greats.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and to stand alongside so many of the game’s great champions,” Federer said. “Throughout my career, I’ve always valued the history of tennis and the example set by those who came before me… To be recognized in this way by the sport and by my peers is deeply humbling.”
He added that he looks forward to celebrating the moment with the global tennis community next August in Newport.
For tennis fans across Pakistan, the announcement marks the beginning of a farewell celebration for one of the most influential athletes of the modern era, a player whose artistry made an entire generation fall in love with the sport.
