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Federer breaks down in nearly 30-minute Hall of Fame speech
NDTV··30 Aug
Roger Federer grew emotional several times during his International Tennis Hall of Fame speech in Newport on Saturday. The 45-year-old winner of 20 Grand Slam singles titles was inducted with broadcaster Mary Carillo. In a nearly 30-minute speech he paused while thanking his wife Mirka, calling the moment such a mess. He also recalled Stefan Edberg and coach Severin Luthi.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Fans following Federer's retirement arc saw a Newport speech that ran nearly 30 minutes.
- Viewers heard him credit Mirka, Stefan Edberg and Severin Luthi as he lost composure.
- Hall of Fame visitors now see Federer inducted with Carillo in the Newport class.
What's Happening
- After Mirka's introduction Federer called her a tough act to follow.
- He asked for tissues and sunglasses while continuing the Mirka tribute.
- He closed by urging future players to keep pushing tennis forward.
What Fans Took Away
- Federer's Slam haul includes eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Opens and one French Open.
- That record places him among eight men with a career Grand Slam.
- Billie Jean King said Carillo had earned her place in sports journalism and in Newport.
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