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Roger Federer Returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for Exhibition
Roger Federer came back to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a special tennis exhibition.
It was his first appearance there since 2019.
He played one short singles set against Andy Roddick and won 6-3.
He then played doubles with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi.
Many fans gave Federer a standing ovation.
Federer said he has wonderful memories of playing in New York.
Knee surgeries eventually stopped him from returning to professional tennis.
The event gave him a chance to thank New York fans and say goodbye as a player.
Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for his first appearance there since 2019.
The 45-year-old played one singles set against Andy Roddick, winning 6-3, and a doubles set with John McEnroe.
Roddick and Andre Agassi opposed Federer and McEnroe in the doubles exhibition.
Federer, a five-time US Open champion and 20-time Grand Slam singles winner, received a standing ovation from fans.
Multiple knee surgeries after his 2019 US Open appearance led to his 2022 retirement and ended his comeback attempts.
- Who
- Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi participated in the exhibition.
- What
- Federer played a singles set and a doubles set at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows in New York.
- When
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026; the event took place ahead of the US Open singles main draw.
- Why
- Federer wanted to return to a venue where he had many memories and receive a formal opportunity to thank and say goodbye to New York fans.
Key facts
- Event
- An Icon Returns to New York exhibition
- Venue
- Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows, New York
- Singles result
- Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick 6-3
- Doubles teams
- Roger Federer and John McEnroe versus Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi
- Career achievements
- Five US Open titles and 20 Grand Slam singles titles
- Last US Open appearance
- 2019 quarter-final loss to Grigor Dimitrov
- Retirement
- Federer retired from professional tennis in 2022
- Next milestone
- International Tennis Hall of Fame induction in Newport, Rhode Island, on Saturday
Quotes
Roger Federer
Swiss former professional tennis player and 20-time Grand Slam singles champion
“I don't know how it's going to go tomorrow. So there is a lot of uncertainty but a lot of happiness that I can return to Arthur Ashe, a place where I have had so many beautiful moments.”
deccanchronicle.com
“It’s incredible. I have incredible memories of this court, the fans here, the city. In 2004, 2005 — that’s when it all started here, my love for New York with the victories here.”
rediff.com
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