Roger Federer is set to return to the tennis court for a one-off event in December.
The Swiss star will join Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka for an exhibition match on December 19 at Palexpo in Geneva.

What happened?

Federer hung up his racket professionally in September 2022, while Murray officially retired in August 2024.
Stan Wawrinka announced 2026 will be his last year as an active player.

Why it matters for Roger Federer

The event will celebrate Wawrinka's incredible career, with Federer and Murray among his closest friends on the ATP circuit.
Wawrinka received a wildcard for Wimbledon, giving him the chance to add to his three Grand Slam titles.

What comes next?

The veteran players will play an exhibition event to say thank you and goodbye to Wawrinka's fans.
The match format is unclear, with it potentially being doubles or rotating singles.

Wawrinka posted a video on his Instagram page, saying: "I wanted to organize one last party to say thank you and goodbye to you all."
He will continue playing semi-regularly until the end of the 2026 campaign.

Federer and Murray have won 23 Grand Slam titles between them, with Federer winning 20 and Murray lifting three.
The event will be a special occasion for tennis fans to see these modern greats in action one more time.

On December 19, fans will gather at Palexpo in Geneva to celebrate Wawrinka's career and watch the exhibition match.
The event promises to be an exciting conclusion to Wawrinka's 20-year career on the circuit.