Famous faces of the tennis scene - Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro and Svetlana Kuznetsova - have been officially nominated for the year 2026 in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Roger Federer and Del Potro retired from professional tennis in 2022, but the Argentine tennis player tried to return two years later and played a farewell match in 2024.
Kuznetsova retired four years ago, and during her career she achieved great success, and there is no doubt that she deserved this nomination.
Such nominations have caused interesting reactions from the public, mostly positive, with fans pointing out how important it is for such names to be present in the Tennis Hall of Fame.
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Analyzing the careers of all three tennis players, it is clear that they had brilliant moments and achieved great success during their long careers.
Juan Martin del Potro's reaction
Juan Martin del Potro, the Argentine tennis player, quickly reacted to the nomination and emphasized that it is a great honor and privilege to be nominated for this kind of recognition.
Most believe that Roger Federer will have no problem entering the Hall of Fame, given his incredible career filled with Grand Slam trophies, but also due to the support of fans who appreciate his elegance, calmness and quality on the court.
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Fan voting for 2026 is open, and they can vote for one of three names. The player who receives the most votes will receive an additional 3% of points, the next 2%, and the third 1%.
To be inducted into the Hall of Fame, a player must receive at least 75% of the vote, which includes a combination of committee members and fan votes.
There is no doubt that most expect that Federer will have a relatively easy task and that he should enter the Hall of Fame, but it is too early to make any predictions, because the commission and the fans will give the final verdict.
