The Tears of Greatness: Federer's Hall of Fame Speech Exposes the Human Cost of Achievement Roger Federer stood at the podium, accepting his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
His voice cracked with emotion as he spoke about those who had helped him along the way – his wife Mirka, childhood hero Stefan Edberg, and longtime coach Severin Luthi.
Federer's speech was less about celebrating his achievements than acknowledging the people who made them possible.