Federer to play tennis at US Open but rules out Williams-like return

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, will play in an exhibition match at the US Open on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019. He will participate in one set of singles against Andy Roddick and one set of doubles with John McEnroe. Federer confirmed that this appearance is purely for an exhibition and he has no plans for a competitive return to professional tennis, unlike Venus and Serena Williams. He expressed nervousness about his singles play due to a long absence from the court, with his last singles match being at Wimbledon in 2021. Despite his retirement from competitive play, Federer remains popular with fans.

Roger Federer is returning to Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open for exhibition matches, his first time playing there since 2019. He will participate in one set of singles against Andy Roddick and one set of doubles with John McEnroe. Federer expressed nervousness about his current tennis ability, having not played a singles set in five years since his last Grand Slam match at Wimbledon in 2021. Despite his return to the court for these exhibition events, Federer explicitly stated he has no interest in a professional comeback to compete in major tournaments. This appearance serves as a chance for him to say goodbye to New York fans, as his actual final match in 2019 was not planned as such. Federer is also heading to Newport, Rhode Island, to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.