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Roger Federer to Return to Arthur Ashe for One‑Night US Open Exhibition

The fan-focused doubles showcase reunites Federer with Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe days before his Hall of Fame induction.

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9/13/23
Retired Swiss star Roger Federer, who won five of his 20 Grand Slam singles titles at the US Open, will play in an August exhibition event at Arthur Ashe Stadium
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Overview

  • The U.S. Tennis Association announced the event on Monday, confirming the exhibition titled “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York.”
  • The one-night show is set for Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. ET inside Arthur Ashe Stadium with presales beginning June 10 and general public sales on June 11 via Ticketmaster and USOpen.org.
  • Organizers described the match as a non-competitive doubles-format celebration rather than a return to professional play and said additional participants or details may be announced.
  • Federer retired in 2022, last played the US Open in 2019, and is a 20-time Grand Slam champion who won five straight US Open titles from 2004–2008.
  • The exhibition is timed to boost Fan Week interest and give fans a rare chance to see Federer in New York just days before his International Tennis Hall of Fame induction on Aug. 29.