Tennis icon Roger Federer to return to US Open for one-night exhibition event
<p>Federer, who is the only player to win five consecutive US Open titles, will headline an event titled “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” on August 25th.</p><p>The 44-year-old won 20 Grand Slam titles - the first man to reach that milestone - and claimed 103 career titles before retiring in 2022. The Swiss brought the curtain down after 24 years on the tour at the Laver Cup in London.</p><p>He will be joined by 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick, as well as Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.</p><p>"<strong>The US Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for me</strong>,” Federer said in a statement.</p><p>“<strong>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. I’ve missed being part of that atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year</strong>."</p><p>Federer is also set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, with the ceremony scheduled for August in Newport, Rhode Island.</p>