Roger Federer set for US Open exhibition return

Former world number one and five-time US Open champion, Roger Federer is set to make a return to New York for a special exhibition match at the US Open on August 25, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) has confirmed.

The 44-year-old Swiss great last appeared at the Grand Slam event in 2019 before retiring from professional tennis in 2022.

The exhibition, titled “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York,” will also feature former stars Andy Roddick, John McEnroe, and Andre Agassi, according to Olympics.com.

The match is scheduled to take place at Arthur Ashe Stadium during Fan Week, ahead of the 2026 US Open, which begins the week before the main singles draw.

“So many unforgettable moments of my career happened in New York, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is a place that means a great deal to me,” Federer said to Olympics.com.

“I’ve missed being part of that atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year.”

The timing of the exhibition also aligns with Federer’s upcoming induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

The Olympic gold and silver medallist, who has collected 20 Grand Slam singles titles and 103 tour-level trophies, was selected in his first year of eligibility.

The induction ceremony will be held on August 29 in Newport, Rhode Island.

Federer’s return is expected to draw significant attention, celebrating his enduring legacy at one of tennis’s most iconic venues.

The event will bring together some of the sport’s most celebrated figures for a showcase of nostalgia and entertainment during the US Open build-up.