The U.S. Open will honor five-time champion Roger Federer with an exhibition event at this summer’s tournament.
“Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” will take place on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
Federer, 44, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., a few days later.
The Swiss star, a 20-time Grand Slam champion who last competed in the U.S. Open in 2019, will play in an exhibition match with longtime rival Andy Roddick and fellow icons Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.
“The U.S. Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for me,” said Federer, the only player of either gender to win five straight U.S. Open singles titles (2004-08).
“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. To return to Arthur Ashe and share the evening with Andy, Andre and John makes it even more meaningful. I’m looking forward to celebrating those memories, seeing the fans again, and enjoying a very special night together.”
Federer retired in September 2022 after winning 103 ATP Tour singles titles, spending 310 weeks at No. 1 and earning more than $130 million in prize money.
“It goes without saying that Roger Federer is one of the greatest champions to ever step onto a tennis court, and his legacy at the U.S. Open will carry on for generations,” said Brian Vahaly, the USTA’s chairman of the board, president and interim co-CEO. “We’re thrilled to welcome him back for this unique and special event, giving fans an opportunity to celebrate Roger’s legacy and thank him for all he has meant to our sport.”
Tickets for the event go on sale to the general public on June 11.
–Field Level Media
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