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Federer to take part in US Open exhibition event
Key takeaways
- NEW YORK -- Roger Federer will play in an exhibition at the US Open this year, returning to the Grand Slam tournament that he is the only player to win five consecutive times.
- Days before being enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Federer will play in New York on Aug. 25.
- Roddick won the 2003 US Open, the year before Federer started dominating the event.
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NEW YORK -- Roger Federer will play in an exhibition at the US Open this year, returning to the Grand Slam tournament that he is the only player to win five consecutive times.
Days before being enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Federer will play in New York on Aug. 25. The event, titled "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York," also will include Andy Roddick, John Mc Enroe and Andre Agassi. It was announced Monday by the U.S. Tennis Association.
Roddick won the 2003 US Open, the year before Federer started dominating the event. He won every one from 2004 to 2008 as part of his 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
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