Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Federer Returns to US Open, Leaves Door Open for More
Roger Federer came back to the US Open for a special exhibition event.
He played one set of singles against his old rival Andy Roddick.
Federer won that set 6-3.
He then teamed up with John McEnroe for doubles.
They beat Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick 7-5.
Fans gave Federer a big standing ovation at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Federer has won five US Open titles in a row, from 2004 to 2008.
He retired from professional tennis in 2022 but said he might like to return to the court again.
He will also be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29.
Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a Legends exhibition after last competing at the US Open in 2019.
Federer defeated former rival Andy Roddick 6-3 in a one-set singles match.
Federer and John McEnroe beat Andre Agassi and Roddick 7-5 in doubles.
The retired 20-time Grand Slam champion received a standing ovation from a packed New York crowd.
Federer said he hoped the appearance was not his last and is scheduled for International Tennis Hall of Fame induction on August 29.
- Who
- Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi took part in the Legends exhibition; tennis stars and celebrities also attended.
- What
- Federer returned to the US Open, defeated Roddick in singles and won a doubles match with McEnroe.
- When
- The articles place the exhibition on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the report; Federer is scheduled for Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, August 29.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open in New York.
- Why
- The exhibition celebrated Federer’s connection with the US Open and his career memories there, while also preceding his Hall of Fame induction.
- Singles result
- Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick 6-3.
- Doubles result
- Federer and John McEnroe defeated Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick 7-5.
- Grand Slam titles
- Federer has won 20 Grand Slam titles.
- US Open titles
- Federer won five consecutive US Open titles from 2004 through 2008.
- Professional retirement
- Federer retired from professional tennis in 2022.
- Last US Open competition
- Federer last competed at the US Open in 2019.
- Possible future return
- Federer said he hoped the exhibition would not be his last time on court at the US Open.
- World No. 1 record
- Federer spent 310 weeks at No. 1 and holds the record for 237 consecutive weeks as world No. 1.
