Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Before the major titles, there was one match that changed everything.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame's #RoadtoNewport series returns to chronicle the path of Roger Federer as he approaches induction this August.
In this first chapter, go back to 2001 Wimbledon when a 19-year-old Roger Federer defeated Pete Sampras to break through on tennis' biggest stage.
Before the major titles, there was one match that changed everything.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame's #RoadtoNewport series returns to chronicle the path of Roger Federer as he approaches induction this August.
In this first chapter, go back to 2001 Wimbledon when a 19-year-old Roger Federer defeated Pete Sampras to break through on tennis' biggest stage.










