Overview
- The U.S. Open confirmed that Roger Federer will play a one-set singles exhibition against Andy Roddick and a one-set doubles match partnering John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi on Aug. 25.
- Organizers said the matches use shortened exhibition rules, including no-ad scoring and a deciding‑point tiebreak if needed, and carry no ranking points or prize money.
- Federer has been practicing at Arthur Ashe, described the night as an opportunity to say “thank you, goodbye,” and repeatedly denied any intention to resume professional competition.
- Demand has been strong with high resale prices on Ticketmaster and broad broadcaster listings that signal large global TV and streaming coverage for the event.
- The appearance doubles as a legacy moment: Federer won five straight U.S. Open titles in the 2000s and will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame days after the exhibition.