Roger Federer will return to the US Open this year for an exhibition match, seven years ​after his last appearance at the Grand ‌Slam in 2019, the event organizers said on Monday.

Federer, who is the only player to win five consecutive US Open ​titles, will headline an event titled “Roger Federer: ​An Icon Returns to New York” on Aug ⁠25.

The 44-year-old won 20 Grand Slam titles - ​the first man to reach that milestone - and claimed ​103 career titles before retiring in 2022. The Swiss brought the curtain down after 24 years on the tour at ​the Laver Cup in London.

He will be joined ​by 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick, as well as Andre ‌Agassi ⁠and John McEnroe.

"The US Open has always been one of the most special tournaments for me,” Federer said in a statement.

“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. I’ve missed being part of ​that ⁠atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year."

Federer is also set to be inducted ⁠into ​the International Tennis Hall of Fame, ​with the ceremony scheduled for August in Newport, Rhode Island.