Roger Federer is set to return to competitive tennis by playing at the US Open, scheduled for Tuesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The former world No. 1 last appeared in singles at a major in 2019 and has not played a singles set in several years, according to his remarks.
Federer says the long gap has left him feeling nervous about playing matches again. He points to the time since his last Grand Slam singles appearance, referencing a 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinal loss to Hubert Hurkacz as the most recent singles match he can recall in that context.
While outlets report the upcoming US Open appearance, they also highlight Federer’s broader stance on his career. He is not describing the return as a comeback to professional tennis overall, framing it instead as a specific tournament return rather than a renewed bid to compete full time. Both sources focus on the rarity of his return to singles competition at a Grand Slam and the uncertainty that comes with returning after years away.
