2026-08-25 08:47:04
Roger Federer admits that he is nervous about returning to the tennis court.
The Swiss legend will play in an exhibition match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday (25.08.26) in the build-up to the US Open and confessed that he feels a sense of trepidation about his return to action.
Federer – who will play alongside American greats Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe – said: “It’s nerve-wracking, to be honest. I haven’t played a single set in, I don’t know, is it (Hubert) Hurkacz (at) Wimbledon, maybe? It’s been five years.
“I don’t know how it’s going to go, so there’s a lot of uncertainty, but a lot of happiness that I can return to Arthur Ashe, a place where I’ve had so many beautiful moments.
“I just get a sort of a chance to be with Roddick, McEnroe, and Andre. It’s just nice to connect with the tennis community again.”
Federer, who retired from the sport in 2022, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend and is grateful to have the chance to reflect on his legendary career with his family alongside him.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner said: “It’s nice to look back, I guess, one more time because life goes quick, especially when you have four children.
“You stop remembering what you did or what you’ve been through. So it’s like going into a time machine. Everything slows down for a second and you can actually look back one more time.
“I don’t need it in my life, but it’s nice when it does happen because my life on Tour was amazing. I loved it and now the kids are also getting older so they can also maybe enjoy the little bit, seeing their dad playing.”
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