Roger Federer Returns to US Open for Tennis Exhibition with Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe

The USTA has announced that 20-time Grand Slam champion, five-time US Open champion, 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee and global tennis icon Roger Federer will return to the court at the US Open this year for a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition event.   

Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York will take place the night of Tuesday, August 25, inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Federer last competed at the US Open in 2019 after famously captivating New York by becoming the only man or woman to win five consecutive US Open singles championships from 2004-08. He will make his return to Arthur Ashe Stadium this year by playing in an exhibition event alongside 2003 US Open champion and longtime rival Andy Roddick, as well as fellow tennis icons and US Open champions Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.

Source: USTA

Further celebrity appearances and unique surprises will treat fans throughout the evening, kicking off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.

“The US Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for me,” Federer said. “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.”

“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 US Open will carry on for generations,” said Brian Vahaly, Chairman of the Board, President and Interim Co-CEO, USTA. “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 Roger Federer – An Icon Returns to New York go on sale via presale on Wednesday, June 10, to US Open subscribers at 9 a.m. ET and Insiders at noon, via Ticketmaster and USOpen.org. Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.

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Source: USTA. Photo credit (top): Wilson.

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