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Roger Federer post-retirement activities

Overview

Tennis legend Roger Federer has confirmed his participation in the ‘Roger & Friends’ celebrity doubles exhibition at the Shanghai Masters on October 16, 2026. Held at the Qizhong Tennis Center, this marks his second consecutive year appearing at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament. Federer, who holds a career win-loss record of 41-12 at the venue, expressed excitement in a video message regarding his return to Shanghai.

As of August 8, 2026, Federer is celebrating his 45th birthday while managing several professional milestones. On August 23, 2026, Federer addressed speculation regarding a professional comeback during a press conference in New York, firmly ruling it out by stating, “No, no, no, no. Not at all.” Following these preparations, Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a special exhibition event titled “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York.” During the tournament's Fan Week, he was greeted with a standing ovation from a capacity crowd. In his singles match, he defeated Andy Roddick 6-3. He then teamed up with John McEnroe for a doubles match, where they secured a 7-5 victory over the duo of Roddick and Andre Agassi.

On August 30, 2026, Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, alongside broadcaster Mary Carillo. Presented by his wife, Mirka, Federer delivered an emotional nearly 30-minute speech, describing the induction as one of the “greatest honors” of his life. He reflected on his journey from a ball boy in Basel to winning 20 Grand Slam titles and holding the record for 237 consecutive weeks at world number one. Following the Newport ceremony, Federer received his commemorative Hall of Fame ring at the US Open in New York, presented by Hall of Fame President Kim Clijsters.

Entities

Roger Federer · International Tennis Hall of Fame · Mary Carillo · Arthur Ashe Stadium · Newport, Rhode Island

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Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

    Roger Federer and sports commentator Mary Carillo have been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.

  2. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 20 sources
    Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

    Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, receiving his commemorative ring at the US Open following an emotional induction ceremony in Newport.

  3. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 47 sources
    Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

    Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, in an emotional ceremony featuring a tribute from his wife, Mirka.

  4. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 49 sources
    Roger Federer returns to US Open for star-studded exhibition

    Roger Federer returned to the US Open for a star-studded exhibition at Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Andy Roddick in singles and partnering with John McEnroe for a doubles victory.

  5. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 92 sources
    Roger Federer returns to US Open for exhibition match

    Roger Federer returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a US Open exhibition featuring Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe, while firmly ruling out a professional competitive comeback.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Roger Federer celebrates 45th birthday and confirms Shanghai return

    Tennis legend Roger Federer celebrates his 45th birthday, marks upcoming induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and confirms a return to Shanghai for a celebrity doubles match in October.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Roger Federer to headline Shanghai Masters celebrity doubles, Oct 16 2026

    Roger Federer will headline the Shanghai Masters celebrity doubles exhibition on 16 Oct 2026 at Qizhong Tennis Center, his second year in the event, after a series of post‑retirement exhibitions.

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