Roger Federer Is Coming Back to Play at the US Open, but Not Interested in Coming Back to Pro Tennis
- On Tuesday, Roger Federer returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition match against Andy Roddick, marking his first appearance there since 2019. He will also play doubles with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi.
- Federer, who retired after his 2021 Wimbledon loss to Hubert Hurkacz, stated this event offers a chance to "say thank you and goodbye" to New York fans. He never had a formal farewell after his final 2019 match in New York.
- The 45-year-old tennis star admitted he is "actually nervous about his tennis" and rarely plays on court now. Despite remaining fit and enjoying gym workouts, he ruled out any return to professional competition like Venus and Serena Williams.
- Following his New York appearance, Federer travels to Newport, Rhode Island, where the International Tennis Hall of Fame will enshrine him on Saturday. This marks the capstone to his exhibition tour.
- His absence from the U.S. Open for several years has not diminished his popularity among fans at Arthur Ashe. The exhibition celebrates his five consecutive championships at the venue from 2004–08.
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Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
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