Roger Federer announces an exhibition event at the US Open, where he'll play with Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe on August 25.
What happened?
Federer will take the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium for a special exhibition match titled "Roger Federer: An icon returns to New York."
He'll be playing alongside his long-time rival Andy Roddick. Tennis legends Andre Agassi and John McEnroe will also appear at the event.
Why it matters for Roger Federer
The US Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for Federer, with many unforgettable moments of his career happening in New York.
Federer said he couldn't wait to once again take the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, a place that means a great deal to him.
What comes next?
Federer's dominance at the US Open is well documented, with five straight titles between 2004 and 2008.
He beat both Agassi and Roddick in the finals during that stretch, and went 8-3 vs. Agassi and 21-3 vs. Roddick during his career.
Federer, 44, hasn't played much competitive tennis since he officially retired in 2022, but will almost certainly want to pick up one more win over some of his biggest rivals.
The exhibition event will take place on August 25, during the US Open, and will be a special night for tennis fans to see Federer back on the court.
Federer established himself as one of the best men's players of all time, winning 20 major titles before his retirement.
He dealt with knee issues toward the end of his career, which resulted in multiple surgeries, including one in 2021 that forced him to pull out of the US Open.
Federer did not appear at another Grand Slam in his career after that, but will now return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for this special exhibition event.