Roger Federer is back in the news, and this time it isn’t about his one-handed backhand or yet another comeback. This Swiss legend has just made it to the ballot of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Many find it both clear and unbelievable: clear because of his impressive tennis history, but unbelievable because fans can’t picture the Hall of Fame without him. However, as it has always been with Federer, the discussion soon turns to both admiration and mockery.

Because what are the numbers of Federer without being the material of sports mythology? Five seasons ended at world No. 1. A record 237 consecutive weeks spent there, unmoved. A Davis Cup victory that finally brought national glory to Switzerland in 2014. Olympic gold with Stan Wawrinka on his shoulder in 2

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