{"id":18091,"date":"2026-08-30T07:05:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T07:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=18091"},"modified":"2026-08-30T07:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T07:05:54","slug":"oh-gosh-this-such-a-mess-roger-federer-breaks-down-during-hall-of-fame-speech-watch-tennis-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=18091","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Oh gosh, this such a mess\u2019: Roger Federer breaks down during Hall of Fame speech &#8211; Watch | Tennis News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133623720,imgsize-206870,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/hall-of-fame-federer-tennis.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018Oh gosh, this such a mess\u2019: Roger Federer breaks down during Hall of Fame speech - Watch\" title=\"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)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"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)\">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)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Roger Federer became emotional several times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport on Saturday, reflecting on his career, family and the people who helped him along the way.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>The 45-year-old Swiss great, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, was inducted alongside former player and broadcaster Mary Carillo.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Federer was introduced by his wife, Mirka, and admitted that following her speech would be difficult.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>\u201cOh man,\u201d were the first words from the first man ever to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles. \u201cThis is very high level and a tough act to follow.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>He later joked: \u201cI don&#8217;t know if you have been practicing secretly\u201d before praising Mirka.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>During his nearly 30-minute speech, Federer became emotional while remembering childhood hero Stefan Edberg, longtime coach Severin Luthi and, most importantly, Mirka.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Watch:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>\u201cNow the Mirka part,\u201d he said, pausing before breaking into tears. \u201cOh gosh, this such a mess.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>As he tried to regain his composure, Federer told the audience, \u201cI need tissues and sunglasses, everything to protect me right now.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>A career filled with historic achievements<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Federer finished his speech by thanking the ball boys and encouraging future players to continue pushing tennis forward. His remarkable career included eight Wimbledon titles, six Australian Opens and one French Open, making him one of only eight men to complete a career Grand Slam.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>\u201cI&#8217;m thrilled to have made the journey here,\u201d he said. \u201cIt&#8217;s amazing to see yourself in a place like this. To immerse yourself in the history of the sport means a lot to me.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>Carillo, inducted as a contributor, was also deeply moved by the honour.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>King said: \u201cShe has earned her spot in sports journalism and she has earned her spot in Newport.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Carillo added: \u201cTo walk through these gates here in the company of you people, that was beyond my dreams.\u201d<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/tennis\/top-stories\/oh-gosh-this-such-a-mess-roger-federer-breaks-down-during-hall-of-fame-speech-watch\/articleshow\/133623696.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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