Roger Federer to play US Open exhibition before Hall of Fame induction
Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will return to the US Open to play in a star-studded exhibition event on 25 August, days before his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The event, titled ‘Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York’, will take place at Flushing Meadows during the week prior to the main tournament.
The Swiss legend will be joined on court by former major champions Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi.
The United States Tennis Association has confirmed further lineup announcements will be made closer to the date.
A historic return to Arthur Ashe Stadium
The beloved baseliner remains the only player to claim the New York major five consecutive times, dominating the hard courts between 2004 and 2008.
His last competitive appearance at the final Grand Slam of the calendar year came during the 2019 season.
The former world number one expressed his excitement about stepping back onto the famous American court.
“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.”
“I’ve missed being part of that atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year.”
Hall of Fame honours await
The upcoming exhibition serves as a precursor to a milestone week for the retired sporting icon.
Following his New York appearance, he will travel to Newport, Rhode Island, for his official enshrinement ceremony on 29 August.
Roddick, who won his solitary major title at the US Open in 2003, immediately preceded the era of dominance established by the Swiss maestro.
