The US Tennis Association announced on Monday that Roger Federer will participate in a one-night exhibition event at the US Open alongside longtime adversaries Andy Roddick, John McEnroe, and Andre Agassi.
The 44-year-old retired Swiss tennis player will participate in “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” on August 25 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. He won 5 of his 20 Grand Slam singles championships in New York.
Federer last participated in the US Open in 2019, making it to the quarterfinals. From 2004 to 2008, he won in Flushing Meadows, making him the only person to win five straight singles titles on New York hardcourts.
“The US Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for me,” AFP quoted Federer saying in a statement. “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.”
The event is scheduled four days before Federer’s induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
