Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – Roger Federer was brought to tears numerous times during his induction speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Key points

• He joked: "I don't know if you have been practicing secretly" before praising his wife's presentation of the 272nd Hall of Famer.
• "Oh man, " were the first words from the first man ever to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
• This person had just introduced him, and realized what a challenge it was going to be.
• Federer was inducted along with Mary Carillo, a broadcaster and former player.

As sunset crept in at Newport's grass horseshoe court at the entrance of the Hall, the 45-year-old Federer, dressed in a tan suit, strolled up to the stage for his speech, kissed and hugged his wife, Mirka. This person had just introduced him, and realized what a challenge it was going to be.

"Oh man, " were the first words from the first man ever to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles. "This is very high level and a tough act to follow."

Federer was inducted along with Mary Carillo, a broadcaster and former player. This person was presented by Hall of Famer Billie Jean King.

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