Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer is set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this weekend in Newport, Rhode Island. In a recent interview with CNN Sports, Federer said he expects the occasion to bring “happy tears,” especially with his parents, wife and four children watching.

Career highlights recalled

Federer reflected on his first major emotional moment at Wimbledon in 2001, when he defeated Pete Sampras on his Centre Court debut and was moved to his knees by the experience. He went on to dominate the sport for two decades, holding the world No. 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks and amassing 20 Grand Slam titles before his record was later surpassed by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Family and gratitude

Speaking ahead of the ceremony, Federer emphasized the importance of his family’s presence, noting that their support makes the honor even more meaningful. He described his post‑tennis life as “peaceful,” enjoying a slower pace as a father, philanthropist, investor and businessman.

Looking ahead

While he is content with his legacy, Federer said he still seeks new challenges, including improving his golf game and returning to the piano, an instrument he once played and hopes to revisit with his children.

Federer’s induction will place him alongside other legends such as Rod Laver, Björn Borg, John McEnroe, Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker and Pete Sampras—players he named as his favorites to compete against.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.