Roger Federer announces exhibition event at US Open, where he'll play with Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe
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Tennis fans who missed Roger Federer completely dominate the US Open for years will have one more chance to see him take the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium … in an exhibition.
Federer announced a special exhibition match titled "Roger Federer: An icon returns to New York." The event will take place Aug. 25, during the US Open. He'll be playing alongside his long-time rival Andy Roddick. Tennis legends Andre Agassi and John McEnroe will also appear at the event.
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Federer said he couldn't wait to once again take the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"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."
Federer's dominance at that venue is well documented. Between 2004 and 2008, Federer won five-straight US Open titles. During that stretch, he beat both Agassi and Roddick in the finals.
Back in his playing days, Federer had immense success on the court against both Agassi and Roddick. Federer went 8-3 vs. Agassi and 21-3 vs. Roddick during his career. While the exhibition likely won't rise to the same level of competitiveness, Federer will almost certainly want to pick up one more win over some of his biggest rivals.
Federer, 44, hasn't played much competitive tennis since he officially retired in 2022. Prior to that, Federer established himself as one of the best men's players of all-time, winning 20 major titles.
Toward the end of his career, Federer dealt with knee issues, which resulted in multiple surgeries.
Following an appearance in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2021, Federer announced he underwent yet another knee surgery, forcing him to pull out of the US Open that year. He did not appear at another Grand Slam in his career.