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  "id": 3136651,
  "title": "Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/federer-looks-forward-to-brief-return-to-arthur-ashe-stadium-3136651",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/08/1518231/federer-looks-forward-brief-return-arthur-ashe-stadium"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roger Federer expressed enthusiasm for his brief return to Arthur Ashe Stadium this week, marking his first appearance since his last US Open in 2019. The exhibition match on Tuesday night during fan week features doubles play with former rivals Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe, collectively holding a dozen men's singles titles at the US Open. At a news conference, Federer said the opportunity allows him to thank fans, as New York supporters were left without a proper sendoff after his 2019 quarterfinal loss to Grigor Dimitrov. Federer, who resumed playing exhibitions post-retirement, said he welcomed the chance to play for his four children, especially as they grow older. However, he firmly dismissed talk of a comeback, citing numerous obstacles and his busy schedule.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week’s celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the first time since his final US Open in 2019.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/federer-looks-forward-to-brief-return-to-arthur-ashe-stadium",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:25:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/federer-looks-forward-to-brief-return-to-arthur-ashe-stadium",
        "published": "2026-08-25T00:31:08.000Z"
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