Federer gets emotional while visiting the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer will experience one of the most special moments of his career this Saturday in Newport with his official induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, a recognition that the Swiss himself admits was never a dream of his when he started his career.

"I didn’t grow up wanting to be in the Tennis Hall of Fame. My dream was to win Wimbledon, be number one, win the tournament in my city, or things like that," explained Federer, who will be inducted into the Class of 2026 during the ceremony that will take place this Saturday.

However, he now understands that this recognition represents something different. "I believe that entering the Hall of Fame has a different meaning. Perhaps future generations can also have that dream," he pointed out.

Federer is now discovering the dimension of his legacy

"It is undoubtedly a special moment to see all my rackets, shoes, clothes, and medals together, mixed with those of all the legends of this sport," added Federer, who acknowledged that each item brings back specific memories: "A shot I made, a feeling I experienced... There is much to learn here."

Among all those memories is Roland Garros, the only Grand Slam he was missing. "It was the only thing I lacked. It was something unique," he recalled.

Federer also wanted to emphasize that the Hall of Fame goes beyond results, representing a demonstration of his legacy. "I believe it’s not just about the results. It can also be related to the values and everything you created along the way, how you treated the media, how you behaved, and how we all behaved within the ecosystem of our wonderful sport," he highlighted.

Roger Federer's visit left unforgettable moments that will be increased in number and intensity with the ceremony to be held in Newport on Saturday night to Sunday at 00:30h in Spain, during which the Swiss will officially be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

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