Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, a former World No. 1 who spent 310 weeks atop the PIF ATP Rankings, has been elected into the International Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, the ATP announced.
Federer winner of 103 tour-level titles, second only to Jimmy Connors (109), also claimed 20 major trophies and earned 28 ATP Masters 1000 crowns.
“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. It was very special to receive the news at Swiss Tennis, surrounded by the next generation of players — the place where my own journey first began.”
“To be recognized in this way by the sport and by my peers is deeply humbling. I look forward to visiting Newport next August to celebrate this special moment with the tennis community,” he added.
Federer was informed of his induction by fellow Hall of Fame members in a call that included Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker, two players who helped inspire the Swiss superstar.
The 43-year-old holds the record for most consecutive weeks at World No. 1 at 237 from February 2004 to August 2008. He finished as ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF honours five times, received the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times, and was named ATP Fans’ Favourite for a record 19 consecutive years from 2003-21.
The Class of 2026, which also includes sportscaster and journalist Mary Carillo (Contributor Category), will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during the Induction Celebration in Newport, Rhode Island, from 27-29 August 2026.
