Roger Federer has ruled out a return to professional tennis after confirming that his upcoming appearance at the US Open will only be an exhibition outing.
August 25, 2026
By Enitan Abdultawab
Roger Federer has ruled out a return to professional tennis after confirming that his upcoming appearance at the US Open will only be an exhibition outing.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired from the sport in 2022, is set to feature in an exhibition match in New York.
However, Federer made it clear that the appearance should not be interpreted as the beginning of a comeback.
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