Roger Federer comeback? Tennis legend rules out return like Serena Williams
Tennis legend Roger Federer has definitively ruled out a competitive return to the sport, contrasting his stance with Serena Williams' recent comeback attempts. Federer cited his busy schedule and the physical demands of the professional tour as reasons for his decision.
Why it matters
The statement provides closure to fan speculation regarding the potential return of one of the most decorated athletes in tennis history.
Roger Federer is in New York this week, but not to compete. The 45-year-old Swiss legend is headlining "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York," an exhibition during US Open Fan Week at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, August 25. With Serena Williams making an actual competitive return at this year's tournament, the obvious question found its way to Federer at a pre-event press conference: could he do the same? His answer was emphatic, and it left zero room for interpretation.Does Roger Federer have any plans to make an official tennis comeback?None. Not even close. When asked whether he could envision making an official return similar to what Serena Williams has done this year, Federer did not hesitate."No, no, no, no, no, not at all. Thanks for asking.
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