Roger Federer to Return for Tennis Exhibition at US Open with Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Agassi

Tennis legend Roger Federer is scheduled to appear in an exhibition at the U.S. Open this year, according to the Associated Press, with Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi joining him.

"So many unforgettable moments of my career happened in New York, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is a place that means a great deal to me," Federer said in a statement. "I've missed being part of that atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year."

The event will be called "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York."

Federer, 44, won the U.S. Open five times in his career, all consecutively during the 2004-08 seasons. He was at the top of the sport during those years and on his way to winning 20 grand slam titles.

The reign of Federer coincided with Rafael Nadal's ascension to the pinnacle of the sport and eventually Novak Djokovic's prime years as well. The rivalry between those three men was the golden age of men's tennis.

Federer may not be the only legend returning to the U.S. Open. Women's superstar Serena Williams is making her return to competitive play this week in doubles at the HSBC Championships in London, and a return to the U.S. Open—a tournament she won six times—seems very possible.

It remains to be seen if Williams will eventually add singles to her comeback trail as well.

"I can't say no right now," she told reporters. "I feel like I probably need to train a little bit more if I want to play singles, and we will see if I get there, and if not... that's not my journey right now."

But having both Federer and Williams back at the U.S. Open would certainly make for a memorable tournament this year.