Roger Federer can't wait to feel the "incredible energy" of fans in U.S. Open exhibition match

Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer will play in an exhibition tennis match at the U.S. Open in New York on 25 August this year, according to an announcement by the U.S. Tennis Association (Monday, 8 June).

Federer, the only man or woman to win five consecutive U.S. Open titles (2004-2008), last played in the Grand Slam tournament in 2019 prior to his 2022 retirement. The event, titled 'Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York', will also include Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi. The match at Arthur Ashe Stadium will take place ahead of the 2026 US Open during Fan Week, the week before singles play in the tournament begins.

"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," Federer said in a statement. "I've missed being part of that atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year."

The timing for this match precedes Federer's induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

The Olympic gold and silver medallist, who boasts 20 Grand Slam singles titles and 103 tour-level trophies, was selected in his first year of eligibility. The induction ceremony is scheduled for 29 August in Newport, Rhode Island.

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