Roger Federer to Play Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic

Eight-time Wimbledon champion to participate in exhibition match at International Tennis Hall of Fame event

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Roger Federer, the eight-time Wimbledon champion, will play in the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic on August 28th as part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's induction weekend for the Class of 2026. Federer and trailblazing broadcaster Mary Carillo will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the event in Newport, Rhode Island.

Why it matters

Federer's participation in the Hall of Fame exhibition match will generate significant interest and excitement, as the Swiss legend remains one of the most popular and celebrated figures in tennis history. The event will provide fans a rare opportunity to see Federer compete in an exhibition setting after his retirement from the ATP Tour.

The details

Tickets for Federer's exhibition match will go on sale on Wednesday, February 11th at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The Hall of Fame weekend will also feature other events, including Federer's induction ceremony. Federer has been practicing with world No. 13 Casper Ruud and has been in discussions about potential future exhibition matches with rival Rafael Nadal.

  • Tickets for the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic go on sale on Wednesday, February 11th at 10 a.m. Eastern time.
  • The Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic featuring Roger Federer will take place on August 28th.
  • Roger Federer and Mary Carillo will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 in August.

The players

Roger Federer

An eight-time Wimbledon champion and former world No. 1 tennis player who will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026.

Mary Carillo

A trailblazing broadcaster who will also be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.

Casper Ruud

A Norwegian tennis player currently ranked world No. 13, who has practiced with Federer recently.

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What they’re saying

“Federer brought the buzz and his all-court skills back to the Happy Slam last month.”

— Richard Pagliaro, Author (tennisnow.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic featuring Roger Federer will go on sale on Wednesday, February 11th at 10 a.m. Eastern time.

The takeaway

Roger Federer's participation in the Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic exhibition match will be a highly anticipated event, providing tennis fans a rare opportunity to see the legendary Swiss player compete in an exhibition setting after his retirement from professional tennis. The event will be part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's induction weekend, where Federer and Mary Carillo will be enshrined as the Class of 2026.