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Federer Beats Roddick in US Open Exhibition Match

8/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition match at the 2026 US Open.
He defeated Andy Roddick 6-3 in a one-set singles exhibition, serving nine aces.
Federer teamed with John McEnroe to win a doubles exhibition 7-5 over Roddick and Andre Agassi.
He said he has no plans to resume competitive play after retiring in 2022.

History

Historical Context

On September 20 1973, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the Houston Astrodome’s “Battle of the Sexes,” a $100,000 winner-takes-all match watched by an estimated 90 million TV viewers that propelled women’s tennis into mainstream respect and helped launch the WTA. The 2026 Federer-Roddick exhibition at Arthur Ashe Stadium invokes that legacy, using nostalgia-driven showdowns to sustain fan interest and generate revenue.

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Story summary

Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for an exhibition match at the 2026 US Open.
He defeated Andy Roddick 6-3 in a one-set singles exhibition, serving nine aces.
Federer teamed with John McEnroe to win a doubles exhibition 7-5 over Roddick and Andre Agassi.
He said he has no plans to resume competitive play after retiring in 2022.

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