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Roger Federer returns to US Open for exhibition during Fan Week

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:17 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Roger Federer returns to US Open for exhibition during Fan Week
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Roger Federer is set to make his return to the US Open on August 25 for a special exhibition during Fan Week, marking his first appearance at Arthur Ashe Stadium since 2019. The 20-time Major champion will be joined by fellow tennis legends Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe. Federer, who won five singles titles at the US Open, is expected to attract significant attention ahead of the main tournament. This exhibition follows his recent appearances at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, where he participated in the tournament's opening ceremonies. Federer was recently inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, adding to the significance of his return.

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  • •Federer's exhibition match is scheduled for August 25, 2026.
  • •This will be his first appearance at the US Open in four years.
  • •He is a five-time champion at the tournament.
  • •Federer will share the stage with tennis greats Roddick, Agassi, and McEnroe.
  • •He has made recent appearances at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.
Latest Updates
  • 4:00 PMESPN — Federer to take part in US Open exhibition event
  • 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Roger Federer will return to the US Open to take part in an exhibition event
  • 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Roger Federer Set for US Open Return
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Roger Federer will play in an exhibition at the U.S. Open this year, returning to the Grand Slam tournament that he is the only player to win five consecutive times. Days before being enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Federer will play in New York on Aug. 25. The event, titled “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York,” also will include Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi.

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Twenty-time Major champion Roger Federer is set to return to the US Open this year for a special exhibition event during Fan Week leading up to the main tournament. One of the biggest attractions in tennis, despite retiring from the sport nearly four years ago, Federer will once again headline Arthur Ashe Stadium on August …

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Roger Federer will play in an exhibition at the US Open this year, returning to the Grand Slam tournament that he is the only player to win five consecutive times.

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