Federer returns to Arthur Ashe for exhibition match
Roger Federer returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a one-set exhibition against Andy Roddick.
The update
Roger Federer returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since 2019. The 45-year-old tennis icon will play a one-set singles exhibition against Andy Roddick. The event, titled Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York, is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 1am BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Why it matters
This marks Federer’s first competitive appearance at the US Open since his 2019 quarterfinal loss. The match serves as an emotional reunion for fans and a chance for Federer to say a proper farewell to the New York crowd, which sources note he never had the opportunity to do during his playing career.
What to watch
Federer expressed nervousness about returning to the court after a five-year singles hiatus. The match features a singles set followed by a doubles exhibition pairing Federer with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi. Federer has clarified he has no interest in a professional comeback.
Sources
- skysports.com — Match details, broadcast time, and event title.
- espn.com — Context on Federer's return and lack of interest in a comeback.