Roger Federer Plays at US Open with John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Agassi, Top Moments & Highlights

For one night, a legend was back on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since 2019.

Roger Federer participated in a special exhibition event on Tuesday ahead of the start of the main draw at this year's U.S. Open. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was joined by Andy Roddick, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi for the celebratory matches.

Federer faced Roddick in a set of singles competition before teaming with McEnroe to go against Roddick and Agassi.

Perhaps the first hint at the magnitude of the night was the reaction Federer received before a coin toss that featured another notable name:

Once the tennis started, it was clear Federer hadn't lost his skills.

He cruised to a 6-3 victory over Roddick behind a powerful serve and some of his famous backhands:

It was an impressive showing considering how long he has been away from the game.

"I haven't played a singles set in, I don't know, (Hubert) Hurkacz at Wimbledon maybe, so it's been five years," Federer said Monday, per Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press. "I don't know how it's going to go tomorrow. So there is a lot of uncertainty but a lot of happiness that I can return to Arthur Ashe, a place where I have had so many beautiful moments."

The fans were happy to remember those beautiful moments Tuesday as they watched him play on the same court he enjoyed so much success on during the peak of his career.

Federer won five consecutive U.S. Open men's singles titles from 2004 through 2008. He also reached the final again in 2009 and 2015 and was a fan favorite for much of his run.

Those moments all came during his singles career, but he also mixed it up in the doubles match that was filled with notable names in the second half of Tuesday's performance.

And Federer wasn't done winning.

He and McEnroe defeated Roddick and Agassi, 7-5, in a match that let all four of them show off their skills at various times.

While it was notable to see the 45-year-old back on the court, he also was quick to shut down any rumors about a potential comeback.

"No, no, no, no. No, not at all," Federer said ahead of the event. "Thanks for asking. I wasn't sure if the question was going to get asked, but I'm happy you did so I can clarify in case anybody thought."

Tuesday was just the start of what figures to be a celebratory week for the all-time great.

He is also the headliner of the 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame class and will be enshrined Saturday in Newport, Rhode Island.