Roger Federer Is Coming Back to Play at the US Open, but Not Interested in Coming Back to Pro Tennis
- On Tuesday, Roger Federer returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition match against Andy Roddick, marking his first appearance there since 2019. He will also play doubles with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi.
- Federer, who retired after his 2021 Wimbledon loss to Hubert Hurkacz, stated this event offers a chance to "say thank you and goodbye" to New York fans. He never had a formal farewell after his final 2019 match in New York.
- The 45-year-old tennis star admitted he is "actually nervous about his tennis" and rarely plays on court now. Despite remaining fit and enjoying gym workouts, he ruled out any return to professional competition like Venus and Serena Williams.
- Following his New York appearance, Federer travels to Newport, Rhode Island, where the International Tennis Hall of Fame will enshrine him on Saturday. This marks the capstone to his exhibition tour.
- His absence from the U.S. Open for several years has not diminished his popularity among fans at Arthur Ashe. The exhibition celebrates his five consecutive championships at the venue from 2004–08.
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Roger Federer Rules Out Tennis Comeback, Declares Himself ‘Just a Fan Now’ | 🎾 LatestLY
Roger Federer, 45, definitively ruled out a professional tennis comeback after an emotional exhibition match at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Fan Week on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The 20-time Grand Slam champion cited physical limitations and the demands of the ATP Tour, stating his body is 'done' and he is now 'just a fan'. 🎾 Roger Federer Rules Out Tennis Comeback, Declares Himself ‘Just a Fan Now’.
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'No, not at all': Roger Federer, 45, rules out return to professional tennis
Roger Federer has ruled out a return to professional tennis, saying his busy schedule and ageing body make a comeback impossible. “No, not at all," he said. Federer, who retired in 2022, will play an exhibition match at the US Open but remains focused on life away from competition. The 20-time Grand Slam winner will soon enter the Tennis Hall of Fame.
Not at all: Roger Federer rules out return to professional tennis - The Tribune
Former world No. 1 and five-time US Open champion Roger Federer has ruled out a return to professional tennis, saying he is too busy to commit to the demands of the tour and that his body is no longer up to it.
Roger Federer gives his big farewell party on Tuesday in the run-up to the US Open. However, he excludes a comeback.
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