Roger Federer tries to hold back his tears during his induction ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
\n\nRoger Federer embraces Mary Carillo, who was honored as a broadcast contributor, during the induction ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
\n\nRoger Federer thanks the audience during his induction ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
\n\nRoger Federer is embraced by his wife Mirka during his induction ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
\n\nNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday.
\n\nAs sunset crept in at Newport’s grass horseshoe court at the entrance of the Hall, the 45-year-old Federer, dressed in a tan suit, strolled up to the stage for his speech, kissed and hugged his wife, Mirka, who had just introduced him, and realized what a challenge it was going to be.
\n\n“Oh man,” were the first words…
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