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Federer shines on US Open return, wins exhibition doubles with McEnroe
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Federer shines on US Open return, wins exhibition doubles with McEnroe

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Roger Federer made a successful return to the US Open, winning an exhibition singles match against Andy Roddick.
  • He then partnered with John McEnroe to defeat Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick in a doubles exhibition match.
  • This marked Federer's first appearance in New York since his professional retirement.

Roger Federer marked his return to the US Open with a perfect showing in exhibition matches, delighting fans in New York. After securing a victory in his singles encounter against Andy Roddick, Federer capped off the evening by partnering with tennis legend John McEnroe.

Together, Federer and McEnroe faced off against another star-studded pair, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, in a doubles exhibition match. The tightly contested match, played as a single set, concluded with a 7-5 victory for Federer and McEnroe, providing a thrilling spectacle on the main court at Flushing Meadows.

This event was particularly significant as it represented Federer's first time playing in New York since his professional retirement from the sport. His earlier singles win against Roddick, with a score of 6-3, further cemented his role as the evening's protagonist, just ahead of the tournament's official start.

The exhibition featured four former champions and world number ones, offering the New York crowd a memorable display of skill and sportsmanship. The close nature of the doubles match, decided by fine margins, underscored the high level of play, even in a non-competitive setting.

Andre Agassi is turning back the clock tonight and turning in a highlight reel!

โ€” US Open TennisCommentary on Andre Agassi's performance during the exhibition.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.