Roger Federer rules out full-time return to competitive tennis

Roger Federer addressed speculation about a comeback to competitive tennis during a press conference on August 24, 2026, in New York. The 45-year-old stated his knee can no longer handle the demands of the sport and indicated he is focused on upcoming exhibition matches, including one against Andy Roddick at the US Open. This event is part of ‘Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York’. Federer expressed excitement about returning to Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he last competed in 2019, while also acknowledging it as an opportunity to thank fans. He plans to participate in a doubles match with John McEnroe soon after the exhibition.

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