Roger Federer to play exhibition match at U.S. Open on Tuesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Roger Federer will take part in an exhibition event on August 25 at Flushing Meadows, marking his return to competitive tennis after a five-year layoff. His last official U.S. Open match was in 2019, where he exited in the quarterfinals without a proper farewell. Federer will join fellow retired players Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe at Arthur Ashe Stadium. He expressed gratitude for the occasion, calling it an opportunity to say goodbye to fans. Federer confirmed he has no plans to compete in singles again, citing physical challenges. The U.S. Open men’s and women’s singles main draw begins on August 27.
- •Federer last played at the U.S. Open in 2019, exiting in the quarterfinals.
- •Ticket prices for the exhibition are reportedly over $2,000.
- •Federer has not played in nearly five years and has ruled out returning to singles competition.
- •The U.S. Open singles main draw starts on August 27.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Federer To Get Long-Overdue U.S. Open Send-Off On Tuesday
"His final U.S. Open match in 2019 lacked the romantic send-off that fans have come to expect for former champions, as the Swiss exited in the quarterfinals.
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