Federer playing Flushing Meadows exhibition in long overdue US Open sendoff
NEW YORK: Roger Federer will make a long-awaited curtain call for his adoring fans at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday as the man who defined a generation of tennis plays in an exhibition event ahead of the US Open singles main draw. His final US Open match in 2019 lacked the romantic sendoff that fans have come to expect for former champions, as the Swiss exited in the quarter-finals with many…
Roger Federer is set to make his long-awaited comeback at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday in an exhibition event before the US Open main draw. The Swiss tennis legend, who dominated the US Open in the early 2000s, will play alongside retired greats Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Federer, 44, has not played a match since 2021 and expressed nerves about returning after a long layoff.
Despite the uncertainty, Federer emphasized the importance of saying goodbye to his fans. The event, "US Open: Roger Federer - An Icon Returns to NY," has tickets selling for up to $2,000 on resale platforms. Meanwhile, Serena Williams, who will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz earlier in the day, has already begun to draw crowds to Flushing Meadows.
Federer has ruled out accepting a wild card to the singles competition, citing the physical demands of the sport and his busy schedule. The US Open singles main draw begins on Sunday.
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