20-time Grand Slam champion Federer nominated for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, adding another honor to his legendary career

Recently, the International Tennis Hall of Fame officially confirmed that Roger Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam tournaments, has been included in the 2026 player category nominees. This tennis legend has been seen for years as the "inevitable candidate" for this distinction, and this nomination signifies he is very close to attaining yet another top honor in his career.

On this nomination list, Federer is accompanied by others. Juan Martín del Potro, the 2009 US Open champion, and Svetlana Kuznetsova, a four-time Grand Slam winner, have also been shortlisted in the player category, forming a star-studded lineup of nominees this year.

According to the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s selection rules, the final inductees will be decided through a “two-step voting” process. The first step involves a global fan vote called the “ITHF Fan Vote,” which is currently open to the public, allowing fans to support their preferred candidates. The top three candidates from this fan vote will receive additional percentage points in the second step, the “official voting panel” evaluation. The official panel, composed of tennis journalists, historians, and current Hall of Fame members, will complete voting this fall. Candidates must achieve at least 75% combined support from the official panel score plus fan vote bonus to be officially inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame class. The final list will be announced after voting concludes on a later date.

For professional tennis players, being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame represents the ultimate recognition of their careers. This year’s induction ceremony featured a memorable moment: new member Maria Sharapova’s former rival Serena Williams made a special appearance to give a speech, reflecting on their past competition with heartfelt words, “We both once aspired to the same goal—to be the best.” This touching tribute closed a long-standing on-court rivalry and became a headline in global sports media.

Now, Federer’s nomination has sparked widespread attention online, with many fans hoping that if he is successfully inducted next year, there might be a warm reunion moment reminiscent of Williams and Sharapova’s, adding a new chapter to this legend’s Hall of Fame journey. Additionally, Federer recently shared his tactical approach to defeating Carlos Alcaraz, proving that even away from the main competitive stage, he continues to generate buzz in the tennis world.[来看我][来看我][送自己一朵花][送自己一朵花]

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