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Roger Federer Will Return to the US Open to Take Part in an Exhibition Event

The one-night event will feature Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe as Federer returns before his Hall of Fame induction.

  • The USTA announced Monday that 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition event titled 'Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York' on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
  • Joining Federer for the special exhibition are fellow tennis icons and U.S. Open champions Andy Roddick, 2003 U.S. Open champion; Andre Agassi; and John McEnroe, with the event occurring during the week before singles play begins.
  • "The U.S. Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for me," Federer said, adding that Arthur Ashe Stadium holds great meaning and he looks forward to celebrating memories with fans.
  • Tickets for the exhibition go on sale via presale to US Open subscribers on Wednesday, June 10, at 9 a.m. ET, with public sales beginning Thursday, June 11, via Ticketmaster and USOpen.org.
  • Days before the exhibition, Federer will be enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, with the induction ceremony scheduled for August 29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Roger Federer will return to the US Open this year to play a demonstration game, seven years after his last participation in this Grand Slam tournament in 2019, the organizers announced on Monday.

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Roger Federer will return to the US Open for the first time in seven years. The former Swiss tennis player, retired since 2022, will participate in special exhibition games on August 25 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, in an event that will bring together other legends of the history of sport. The Swiss, today at 44 years old, announced the commemorative match on their social networks. Masked: Son of Zidane had a fracture in his face, lived d…

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U.S. Open to honor Roger Federer with exhibition event

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Last Word on Sports broke the news on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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