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Federer Returns for Arthur Ashe Exhibition, Rules Out Wild Cards

8/24/2026

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Roger Federer returned to the United States for an exhibition at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.
He shared the court with retired greats Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.
Federer said returning was nerve-wracking after a five-year set hiatus and rejected future wild-card singles entries.
Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug. 29 and now considers himself just a fan.

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Roger Federer returned to the United States for an exhibition at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.
He shared the court with retired greats Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and John McEnroe.
Federer said returning was nerve-wracking after a five-year set hiatus and rejected future wild-card singles entries.
Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug. 29 and now considers himself just a fan.