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Federer Returns to US Open Courts After Seven Years for Exhibition Match
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Federer Returns to US Open Courts After Seven Years for Exhibition Match

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tennis legend Roger Federer will return to the US Open courts for a one-set exhibition match after a seven-year absence.
  • The event will take place on the main court, Arthur Ashe Stadium, on August 26.
  • Federer expressed joy about returning to a venue holding many beautiful memories, while firmly rejecting any notion of a full professional comeback.

Tennis icon Roger Federer is set to grace the US Open courts once again, marking his return after a seven-year hiatus. The Swiss star will participate in a one-set exhibition match on August 26 at the tournament's iconic main venue, Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Federer's appearance will feature a singles match against former rival Andy Roddick, followed by a doubles contest where he will partner with John McEnroe to face Roddick and Andre Agassi. This marks Federer's first time on the court since his quarterfinal exit in 2019.

I am happy to return to this place that holds so many beautiful memories.

— Roger FedererFederer expressed his feelings about returning to the US Open courts after a seven-year absence.

"I am happy to return to this place that holds so many beautiful memories," Federer stated, expressing his enthusiasm for revisiting a venue where he achieved significant success, including a streak of five consecutive championships from 2004 to 2008.

Despite the excitement surrounding his return to the US Open stage, Federer was unequivocal about his future playing career. When asked about the possibility of a full professional comeback, he firmly responded, "No, no, no, no. No, not at all," definitively shutting down any speculation about returning to competitive play.

No, no, no, no. No, not at all.

— Roger FedererFederer firmly rejected any possibility of a full professional comeback when asked about his future in tennis.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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