Roger Federer to return at US Open: All we know
What's the story
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make a grand return at the US Open, four years after his retirement. The tournament organizers confirmed the news on Sunday, much to the delight of tennis fans around the world. Federer will participate in two high-profile matches during Fan Week, alongside his long-time rival and 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick.
Match details
A night of legends
Federer's return to the US Open will be a one-night affair spread across two matches.
The first one is a one-set singles match against Roddick, with a tie-breaker point deciding the winner if needed.
The second match will be a doubles contest where Federer teams up with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi.
Historic wins
Five-time US Open champion
Federer has won five US Open titles in his illustrious career, a record he shares with Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors in the Open Era.
His last appearance at the tournament was in 2019. Federer had to skip the last three editions of the event due to injuries while still an active player.
"Looking forward to being back in New York and adding new memories to so many special ones over the years," Federer said upon his return announcement.
Star-studded lineup
A look at their legendary careers
Along with Federer and Roddick, other tennis legends such as Andre Agassi and John McEnroe will also be part of the exhibition.
Notably, Roddick won the US Open in 2003 after defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero.
McEnroe has won seven Grand Slams, including four US Opens, while Agassi has clinched eight Majors, winning twice in New York (1994 and 1999).
Records
Federer's uncanny US Open records
Federer has the joint-most US Open men's singles titles in the Open Era (5), with Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors.
The Swiss ace won five successive US Open honors (2004-08).
Federer's streak of winning five consecutive US Open titles is deemed indispensable.
It started in 2004 when the Swiss ace claimed his maiden honor, beating Lleyton Hewitt in the final.
Federer defeated Andre Agassi (2005), Andy Roddick (2006), Djokovic (2007), and Murray (2008) in the following finals.