Swiss tennis great, Grand Slam champion, currently near retirement
Roger Federer has returned to the U.S. Open stage for exhibition matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium, facing Andy Roddick in singles and pairing with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi. The events mark his first on-court appearance at the Open since 2019 and come ahead of his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Wawrinka has secured a wild card for the 2026 U.S. Open after Patrick Kypson withdrew, ending months of uncertainty about the Swiss star’s final Grand Slam. The 41-year-old will play in New York, where he previously triumphed in 2016, on a night that will mark the end of his era.