US Open 2026: Roger Federer rules out tennis comeback upon exhibition return – “There are way too many obstacles”

Roger Federer, aged 45, returned to Flushing Meadows on 25 August for an exhibition match alongside Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and John McEnroe. The Swiss legend, who last competed at the US Open in 2019 and retired in 2022, firmly ruled out any comeback to professional tennis at a press conference. Federer cited multiple obstacles, including the requirement to re-enter the doping pool and a lack of time, confirming the appearance was purely a friendly exhibition.