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Federer returns to the US Open accompanied by Roddick, Agassi, and McEnroe

Andrés Tomás Rico - 23 Aug 2026
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Federer returns to the US Open accompanied by Roddick, Agassi, and McEnroe. Photo: Getty Images

The king returns to the US Open. Roger Federer will return to the place where he was champion five consecutive times (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008), but this time he will play in an exhibition match against other champions of the New York tournament: Andy Roddick, champion in 2003, Andre Agassi, champion in 1994 and 1999, and John McEnroe, winner in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1984.

Roger Federer won the US Open five times 

The Swiss, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, will first play a set, no advantages, against Andy Roddick. Both have had memorable matches, with Federer leading their head-to-head 21-3. After that, there will be a doubles match featuring Federer and McEnroe against Roddick and Agassi, also one set and no advantages. This event is part of the ‘Fan Week’ of the US Open and will take place next Tuesday, August 25.

Since retiring in 2022, Federer has been holding various exhibitions. At the Australian Open this year, he also held an exhibition in the week leading up to the tournament. Meanwhile, the entire tennis world awaits the longed-for exhibition tour of the Basel native alongside Rafa Nadal. Something that both have mentioned on occasion, but which has not yet materialized.

This event will not be the only one before the start of the US Open and may not be the most special as the mixed doubles celebration will also take place, where Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams will play together, while another pair to watch will be comprised of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka. Other pairs include Iga Swiatek - Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz - Jessica Pegula, or Mirra Andreeva - Andrey Rublev.
 

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