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Roger Federer returns to US Open for star-studded exhibition
Tennis legend Roger Federer made a highly publicized return to the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium for a special exhibition event titled “An Icon Returns to New York.” The 45-year-old, who retired in 2022, competed in front of a capacity crowd.
In the singles exhibition, Federer defeated Andy Roddick with a score of 6-3. He followed this by partnering with John McEnroe to defeat the duo of Roddick and Andre Agassi in a doubles match, winning 7-5. During the event, Federer reflected on his history with the tournament, including his 2001 debut on center court against Agassi and his era of dominance where he won five consecutive US Open titles from 2004 to 2008.
The event also highlighted broader US Open news, including discussions regarding high ticket prices on the secondary market. In response to fan protests over inflated costs, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a plan to provide 1,000 subsidized tickets for local residents to improve accessibility to the tournament.
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Andre Agassi · Andy Roddick · Arthur Ashe Stadium · John McEnroe · Roger Federer