Roger Federer to return to court for US Open exhibition match

Tennis icon Roger Federer is set to make a special appearance on the court at the US Open, participating in an exhibition match scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The announcement, made by the tournament organizers, marks a significant moment for fans of the sport.

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Iconic. Roger Federer, winner of 5 consecutive US Open titles, returns to the New York court for the last time.

Federer, a five-time consecutive champion of the American Grand Slam between 2004 and 2008, will play during the qualifying week. The organizers described his return to the New York court as "iconic," emphasizing his legendary status in tennis history. He will be joined by other notable tennis stars, including Andre Agassi and John McEnroe, both seven-time Grand Slam title winners, as well as Andy Roddick, the 2003 US Open champion.

The event, promoted with the tagline "Just for one night," is being billed as "An icon returns to New York." Tickets for this highly anticipated exhibition match, to be held on the Arthur Ashe Stadium, will be available for purchase starting Thursday, June 11, 2026.

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Just for one night.

Federer, born in Basel, Switzerland, on August 8, 1981, has had a decorated career. He held the world No. 1 ranking for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. His career boasts 103 ATP singles titles, placing him second all-time, and 20 Grand Slam singles titles. He holds a record eight Wimbledon singles titles and five US Open titles.

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An icon returns to New York.