Five-time champion Federer to return for USO exho

Roger Federer is planning a busy summer in North America, with the Swiss tennis icon getting inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame and lined up for an exhibition at the US Open.

The 44.year-old who retired in 2022 with 20 Grand Slam titles, has agreed to join an exhibition at the Open, a Grand Slam he won on five consecutive occasions from  2004 through 2008, playing some finals after days of rain before roofs were installed on showcourts.

Joining Federer on court at Flushing Meadows will be American Grand Slam champions Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi on Tuesday, August 25, four days before his HOF induction in nearby Rhode Island.. 

Roddick was the last American to win a major, collecting the New York trophy in 2003, edition before Federer exploded into a decade of untouchable form. He last competed at the American event in 2019.

“So many unforgettable moments of my career happened in New York, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is a place that means a great deal to me,” the Swiss said in a statement. 

“I’ve missed being part of that atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year.”

The exhibition will be staged during the week of qualifying, which the USTA has turned into a paying event for fans in a move to cash in on tennis appeal in the area.

Main photo:- Shanghai ATP Tennis Masters 19/11/2006 Roger Federer (SUI) with winners trophy after victory 6-0 6-3 6-4 Roger Parker Fotosports International