Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: was elected to the in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.

The first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, and part of an era of unprecedented greatness with rivals — during what Federer termed “a golden time for tennis” — he was the only candidate to receive enough support in the player category for the Hall's class of 2026. The Hall does not reveal voting results.

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