Roger Federer

“My goal was to spend my life doing something I love … with people who love it as much as I do.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer addressed the audience during his Hall of Fame induction speech.

“I’m still writing my love letter to tennis, and my time as a player is done, but tennis will always stand at the intersection of everything I care most about,”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer spoke about his ongoing connection to tennis during his Hall of Fame induction speech.

“Tennis meant the world to me. Not just playing, not just winning, but creating something new,”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer reflected on the personal meaning of his tennis career at his induction ceremony.

“I hope the players will stay young at heart and stay true to their authentic selves, and always remember, never stop asking questions or taking risks.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer offered advice to future players at the International Tennis Hall of Fame induction.

“And as the pace of professional tennis speeds up, as the sport becomes even more global, I so hope it will keep some of that amateur spirit. Keep the camaraderie among the players.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer shared his hopes for the culture of professional tennis during his speech.

“I have incredible memories, obviously, of this court, of the fans here, of the city.”

Roger Federer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer reminisced about his memories of playing in New York.

“My family, our friendships, the past 40 years, the future we’re building — tennis, for me, is responsible for it all. So this is not a goodbye.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer addressed the impact of tennis on his family and friendships during his induction.

“We all leave the court eventually, but the sport keeps evolving,”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer reflected on the future and evolution of the sport during his induction speech.

“Do things with the game we’ve never seen before. Keep pushing this sport we love to the next level and keep getting better, better, and better.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer encouraged tennis players to keep innovating and elevating the sport.

“This is what was important to me on the court, but so much of what was really important happened off the court.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer discussed what was meaningful to him off the tennis court during his speech.

“This is one of the greatest honours of my life,”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer gave a speech during his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

“It’s a mentality I have. I used to play serve and volley, I had a transition game, I played way beyond the baseline sometimes, or on top of the baseline. And I would even try to sneak up on my opponents on my return, and some call it the SABR [Sneak Attack by Roger] today.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer spoke about his playing style and tactics during his Hall of Fame induction.

“It’s great to be back in New York,”

Roger Federer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer commented on his return to New York for an exhibition match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal.”

Roger Federer · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30

Roger Federer reflected on his career during his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.