Roger Federer To Play Exhibition At U.S. Open

BusinessSportsMoneyRoger Federer To Play Exhibition At U.S. OpenByAdam Zagoria,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a basketball and tennis insiderFollow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 08:06am EDTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 03: Roger Federer is recognized during the Women's Singles Quarterfinal match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Day Nine of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Getty ImagesRoger Federer will return to the court at the U.S. Open later this summer.For an exhibition.The USTA announced Monday that the 20-time Grand Slam champion, five-time U.S. Open champion and 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee will compete in an exhibition called ‘Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York’ the night of Tuesday, August 25, inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.Federer last competed at the U.S. Open in 2019 after famously captivating New York by becoming the only man or woman to win five consecutive U.S. Open singles championships (2004-08). He’ll make his return to Arthur Ashe Stadium this year by playing in an exhibition event alongside 2003 U.S. Open champion and longtime rival Andy Roddick, as well as fellow tennis icons and U.S. Open champions Andre Agassi and John McEnroe. “The U.S. Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for me,” Federer said. “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.”“It goes w...