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Federer Returns to Court with Star-Studded Shanghai Match

10/10/2025

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Roger Federer will play his first match in front of a live audience since retiring in 2022 during the Shanghai Masters on October 10, 2025.
He will team up with Chinese actor Donnie Yen to compete against Zheng Jie and Wu Lei.
Federer highlighted the significance of quality coaching for young players, reflecting on his sons' tennis experiences.
He expressed a strong connection to Shanghai and noted the rewarding growth of tennis in the city.
The tournament runs until October 12, featuring top players such as Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

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Roger Federer will play his first match in front of a live audience since retiring in 2022 during the Shanghai Masters on October 10, 2025.
He will team up with Chinese actor Donnie Yen to compete against Zheng Jie and Wu Lei.
Federer highlighted the significance of quality coaching for young players, reflecting on his sons' tennis experiences.
He expressed a strong connection to Shanghai and noted the rewarding growth of tennis in the city.
The tournament runs until October 12, featuring top players such as Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.