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  "title": "Tearful Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/tearful-roger-federer-inducted-into-international-tennis-hall-of-fame",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T10:48:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/tearful-roger-federer-inducted-into-international-tennis-hall-of-fame-1.500656809"
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  "account": "Roger Federer was emotionally inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old 20-time Grand Slam singles champion described becoming part of tennis' pantheon as one of the greatest honors of his life. The Swiss legend, who retired from tennis in 2022, expressed gratitude towards the opponents, officials, fans, family, and friends who supported him throughout his career. Federer joked about the extensive list of his career milestones, such as wearing over 5,000 headbands and 7,000 pairs of socks. He also thanked his former ball boy, whom he referred to as his mentor, and paid tribute to his idols Stefan Edberg and other tennis stars. Federer ended his speech by emphasizing that tennis has been a significant part of his life, shaping his relationships, friendships, and future aspirations.",
  "summary": "Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame",
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        "published": "2026-08-30T00:11:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Federer Enters Tennis Hall Of Fame As Contemporaries Play US Open",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Emotional Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/emotional-federer-inducted-into-tennis-hall-of-fame",
        "published": "2026-08-30T00:53:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Federer gets emotional as tennis legend enters Hall of Fame",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/federer-gets-emotional-as-tennis-legend-enters-hall-of-fame",
        "published": "2026-08-30T01:00:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Still writing my love letter to tennis’: Emotional Federer on Hall of Fame induction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/still-writing-my-love-letter-to-tennis-emotional-federer-on-hall-of",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:15:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Tennis Legend Roger Federer Fights Back Tears During Emotional Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/tennis-legend-roger-federer-fights-back-tears-during-emotional-hall",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:39:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Tearful Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/tearful-roger-federer-inducted-into-tennis-hall-of-fame",
        "published": "2026-08-30T10:18:28.000Z"
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