Overview
- Roger Federer, who returned Wednesday to Arthur Ashe Stadium, played a one-set exhibition against Andy Roddick and won 6–3.
- Federer used the appearance to tell reporters that his body will not allow a tour return and that the event was meant as a chance to thank fans before his August 29 Hall of Fame induction.
- Reports said the match drew an emotional standing ovation from a crowd of about 23,000 and included later doubles play featuring Andre Agassi and John McEnroe.
- Separately, Stan Wawrinka received a late wild-card into the US Open main draw on Wednesday and is set to use the tournament as his final Grand Slam appearance.
- The night framed a wider moment in men’s tennis where retired and near-retirement champions are staging public farewells while broadcasters and fans revisit their legacies.