Federer will return to play an exhibition match at the US Open

Roger Federer will participate in an exhibition match at this year’s US Open, thus returning to the Grand Slam tournament of which he is the only player to have won five consecutive editions.

Just days before his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Federer will play in New York on August 25. The event, titled ‘Roger Federer: an icon returns to New York’, will also feature the participation of Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi. This was announced on Monday by the United States Tennis Association.

Roddick won the 2003 US Open, the year before Federer began dominating the tournament.

Federer won it every year between 2004 and 2008, as part of his 20 Grand Slam singles titles. The Swiss last played the US Open in 2019. “Many unforgettable moments in my career took place in New York, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is a place that means a lot to me,” he declared in a statement.

“I’ve missed being part of that environment and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year.”

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for August 29 in Newport, Rhode Island. The USTA has indicated that there will be further announcements regarding the event schedule, which will take place during the week prior to the start of the tournament’s individual matches.