Roger Federer Opens Up About Following Serena Williams in Tennis Comeback Ahead of US Open Return
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Key Points:
- Roger Federer is set to return to the U.S. Open on Tuesday for a single-set exhibition match against Andy Roddick and a doubles set with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi.
- Federer clarified that he has no intention of making a competitive tennis comeback, unlike Serena Williams, who recently returned to professional tennis after nearly four years off.
- Federer has not played competitive singles since the 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinals and expressed uncertainty about his performance in the upcoming exhibition.
- He views this return as a farewell opportunity to thank U.S. Open fans, as he last competed at the tournament in 2019, prior to his retirement.
- Federer emphasized the importance of this moment as a way to say goodbye and show appreciation to the fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
