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On November 19, 2025, the International Tennis Hall of Fame announced that former tennis professional Roger Federer had been elected to the Tennis Hall of Fame in his 1st year of eligibility. The 20 Grand Slam Title winner was the only candidate to receive enough support in the player category for the Hall of Fame class of 2026. The Rhode Island-based Hall, however, did not reveal the voting results.

Roger Federer was notified of his election via a phone call, which included Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker. While reacting to his election, the former Swiss player shared, "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."

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