Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Every legendary career has a defining beginning. In the #RoadtoNewport series, the International Tennis Hall of Fame is taking fans behind the milestones that shaped Roger Federer's remarkable career as he approaches Hall of Fame induction this August.

Relive 2001, when a 19-year-old Federer stunned seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras on Centre Court, a breakthrough that changed the course of tennis history. Watch Episode 1 and follow the Road to Newport.

Learn more about the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Induction Celebration at tennisfame.com/induction.