On August 29th, 2026, at the historic Horseshoe Court in Newport, Rhode Island, Roger Federer was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, delivering an emotional and tearful speech that moved everyone in attendance and watching around the world. Fittingly, Federer was the only player voted into the Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026, giving the legend the stage entirely to himself. Because some achievements deserve exactly that.
The three-day induction celebration in Newport was nothing short of spectacular. Federer appeared on stage at Courting Fashion at Marble House, an iconic fashion-forward soiree featuring his most celebrated on-court looks alongside never-before-seen fashions from the ITHF vaults. He received his official ITHF blazer at the Fit for Fame dinner in a moment that felt as elegantly ceremonial as everything Federer has ever done. And for the first time in the celebration’s history, fans were invited to an exclusive Red Carpet Pre-Show where Federer made a special appearance just ahead of the ceremony itself.
The numbers behind the legend are staggering. 20 Grand Slam titles, making him the first male player to reach that benchmark. 103 career titles. A record 237 consecutive weeks at world number one between 2004 and 2008. And yet, what has always set Federer apart from every other champion is not the trophies. It is the grace, the elegance, and the way he made every single moment on court feel like something worth watching very closely and remembering for a very long time.
And beyond the sport, Federer’s style legacy is equally extraordinary. His enduring partnership with Rolex, which began with the Datejust 36 he wore at the 2026 US Open trophy ceremony, and his pivotal role in bringing On Running into the world of tennis, are now cemented as part of his legacy in the sport. His taste, both on and off the court, has always been as refined and intentional as his backhand.
To mark the induction, Swiss sportswear brand On unveiled a special-edition THE ROGER Centre Court shoe in a refined Ivory and Fern colorway with golden accents and subtle green detailing, drawing inspiration from outfits Federer wore at Wimbledon. Limited to just 20,000 pairs worldwide, each comes in commemorative packaging with a personal message from Federer inside the lid.
“It’s a tremendous honour to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and to stand alongside so many of the game’s great champions,” Federer said. And darling, the honour is entirely, beautifully mutual.
Roger Federer is in the Hall of Fame. And the game of tennis will never quite be the same without him on it.