Roger Federer and Mary Carillo elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame – World Tennis Magazine

Twenty times grand champion Roger Federer has been chosen to receive the Ultimate Honor in Tennis – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the Players Category. Sports reporter and journalist Maria Carillo has also been chosen in the Contributor category, which recognizes individuals who have had a tremendous impact on the sport of tennis. Federer is one of only eight men in tennis history to achieve a career Grand Slam in singles and was the first male player in tennis history to win twenty major singles titles. He held the world number 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks, ultimately holding that spot for 310 weeks throughout his career. During his ATP career, he captured 103 singles titles, received the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times and was voted ATP Fan Favorite for 19 consecutive years. Federer captured an Olympic gold medal in doubles in 2008, led Switzerland to the 2014 Davis Cup title and created the Laver Cup to honor the global legacy of Hall of Famer Rod Laver. In a special full-circle moment, Federer received the news from fellow Hall of Famers while surrounded by the next generation of champions at Swiss Tennis, where he first started his career. Hall of Famers Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker, two of Federer’s childhood inspirations, were joined by more than two dozen fellow Hall of Famers who shared their congratulations.

“It is a tremendous honor to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and to stand alongside so many of the game’s great champions,” said Federer. “Throughout my career, I have always valued the history of tennis and the example of those who came before me. It was very special to receive the news at Swiss Tennis, surrounded by the next generation of players – the place where my own journey first began. To be recognized in this way by the sport and by my peers is deeply humbling. I look forward to visiting Newport in August to celebrate this special moment with the tennis community.”

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A pioneer in sports media, Mary Carillo became the first woman to provide regular commentary on tennis broadcasts. Her insight and versatility opened the door for more women to take on analyst roles in tennis and beyond. She has covered hundreds of events for major networks and was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2018. Carillo has also covered 16 Olympic Games and served as a correspondent for HBO’s “Real Sports,” earning six Emmy® Awards and three Peabody Awards, including two for HBO documentaries (“Dare To Compete: The Struggle of Women In Sports” and “Billie Jean King: Portrait of A Pioneer”). Carillo was informed of her election during a surprise video call with Hall of Famer John McEnroe and Hall of Fame President Patrick McEnroe. The trio grew up playing tennis together in Queens, NY

“I am deeply honored to be recognized in the company of so many other legends and colleagues from the tennis world.” Carillo said. “I have been privileged to spend my career sharing the stories of this beautiful game, and if I have opened doors along the way, it will make this day in August even more meaningful.”

The Class of 2026 will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during the Induction Celebration in Newport, Rhode Island from August 27-29, 2026. Tickets for the 2026 Induction Ceremony and the full ITHF Induction Celebration experiences will be available on Wednesday, February 11. Fans can learn more about the Induction Celebration offering and subscribe to updates at tennisfame.com/induction. Following a revamped format introduced in 2025, the 2026 ITHF Induction Celebration will return its roster for fans, including the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic presented by Fidelity Investments, where Hall of Famers, celebrities and creators will take the court together in a variety of mixed doubles matches. The 2026 Induction Celebration also brings back the Fit for Fame Blazer Dinner and Fame Fest, packed with family-friendly games and activities, New England Faire and opportunities to connect with Hall of Famers through live podcast recordings and meet and greets. Federer and Carillo will join an elite group of 270 competitors from 28 countries who will receive the ultimate honor in tennis.