Roger Federer has announced that he will be making his return to the court at this year’s Shanghai Masters.
Federer retired after the Laver Cup in 2022, as one of the most successful tennis players of all time, having secured 20 Grand Slam wins throughout his career.
The 44-year-old took to social media to announce his return for a celebrity doubles match.
He wrote on social media site X: “Hello, this is Roger, and I am really happy to be returning to Qizhong Stadium in Shanghai for the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
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"Shanghai has always been a special place for me with great fans, unforgettable memories, and a real love for the game."
Roger Federer will play at the Shanghai Masters in October
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The ATP 1000 event has been a happy hunting ground for Federer throughout his career, having won two titles there.
Only Andy Murray, with three, and Novak Djokovic, with four, have more titles than the Swiss star at the event.
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He could have added a third title in 2010 but was beaten by Murray in one of the many thrilling matches the two put on throughout their careers.
Federer had taken a step out of the public eye after his retirement but was recently spotted at the All-England Club for Wimbledon in the Royal Box, watching the court on which he produced so many memorable matches throughout his career.
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The Swiss legend was seen at Wimbledon this year
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The latter years of Federer’s career were marred with injuries, but the Swiss star was able to sign off the way he wanted to, with the 44-year-old concluding his competitive playing at the tournament he co-founded, the Laver Cup.
Djokovic, Federer, Murray, and Rafael Nadal dominated a golden era of tennis, which saw almost all titles and Grand Slams taken by one of the four stars.
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At the French Open earlier this year, Nadal was honoured for all of his achievements on the clay courts, bringing back the four stars to celebrate his achievements.
At the event, the Swiss star had kind words for his rival: "Farewells are important when you have his level, and he's a giant of the game. If we can add a little something by being here with Novak and Andy, and we tie the knot all together, I think it's a nice thing.
Rafael Nadal was honoured during the French Open this year
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"I know it meant the world to me, that I had all my guys and my players around me when I retired. I think it’s also good for closure, and shows respect as well from me personally towards Rafa, his family and his team."
Fans will be able to see the 44-year-old in action again in October when the Shanghai Masters takes place.