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Federer to Headline US Open Exhibition with Legends—Tickets June 11

6/9/2026

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Summary

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Tennis star Roger Federer will play an exhibition match at the U.S. Open on Aug. 25 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
The match will feature former champions Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.
Tickets become available to the public on June 11.
The exhibition coincides with Federer’s International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Aug. 29 in Newport, Rhode Island.

History

Historical Context

Arthur Ashe, the first Black Wimbledon champion and a 1985 inductee of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, saw his legacy honored at the USTA National Tennis Center, which hosted exhibitions of past champions. Today Roger Federer teamed with Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe for an Arthur Ashe Stadium showcase, echoing a tradition that the Hall of Fame, with 270 inductees by 2025, has long celebrated.

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Story summary

Tennis star Roger Federer will play an exhibition match at the U.S. Open on Aug. 25 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
The match will feature former champions Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.
Tickets become available to the public on June 11.
The exhibition coincides with Federer’s International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Aug. 29 in Newport, Rhode Island.

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