Federer to play tennis at US Open but rules out Williams-like return
Summary
Roger Federer will play tennis again at the US Open for the first time since 2019, participating in an exhibition match. He does not plan to return to competitive tennis like Venus or Serena Williams due to knee problems.Key Facts
- Federer won five US Open titles in a row during his career.
- He last played a Grand Slam singles match in 2021, losing at Wimbledon.
- On Tuesday, he will play one set of singles against Andy Roddick and one set of doubles with John McEnroe.
- Federer is 45 years old and has had multiple knee surgeries since 2020.
- He says his knee is too tired for competitive tennis and he will not try to return to full tournaments.
- Federer is visiting New York before being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
- Fans remain excited to see him at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he won many trophies.
- Federer expects this exhibition to be more friendly and less competitive than normal matches.
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