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In Photos: Roger Federer back at US Open for exhibition match against Andy Roddick

Updated On: 26 August, 2026 03:52 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night to play one last match against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick (Pics: AFP)

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Roger Federer back at US Open (Pic: AFP)
Roger Federer back at US Open (Pic: AFP)
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The event billed as 'An Icon Returns to New York' packed the stands full of fans there to watch the 45-year-old from Switzerland face Roddick in an exhibition match
The event billed as 'An Icon Returns to New York' packed the stands full of fans there to watch the 45-year-old from Switzerland face Roddick in an exhibition match
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"It's great to be back in New York," Federer said. "I have incredible memories, obviously, of this court, of the fans here, of the city."
"It's great to be back in New York," Federer said. "I have incredible memories, obviously, of this court, of the fans here, of the city."
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Federer reminisced about visiting for the first time to play juniors in 1998 and reaching the final. Three years later, his debut on centre court was a straight-sets loss to Andre Agassi
Federer reminisced about visiting for the first time to play juniors in 1998 and reaching the final. Three years later, his debut on centre court was a straight-sets loss to Andre Agassi
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In 2005, Federer defeated Agassi to win the U.S. Open for the second of five in a row through 2008
In 2005, Federer defeated Agassi to win the U.S. Open for the second of five in a row through 2008
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Federer, who last competed at the U.S. Open in 2019 and retired in 2022, then teamed up with John McEnroe and faced Roddick and Agassi in a doubles exhibition
Federer, who last competed at the U.S. Open in 2019 and retired in 2022, then teamed up with John McEnroe and faced Roddick and Agassi in a doubles exhibition

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