20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will return to the tennis court to play one more match at this year\u2019s Shanghai Masters.<\/p>\n
Federer, who celebrated his 44th birthday on Friday, played his final match on the professional scene in September 2022 at the Laver Cup. It was an emotionally intoxicating doubles match in which Federer reunited with his great rival,<\/a> Rafael Nadal.<\/p>\n Roger Federer Announces Tennis Return<\/p>\n Three years on from his retirement, Federer plans to grace the courts in Shanghai to play a celebrity doubles match. The tournament confirmed on X that the legendary Swiss will return to China at the start of October, when this year\u2019s edition will be up and running.<\/p>\n \u201cRoger Federer is coming back to Shanghai. Join us on October 10th for the @rogerfederer <\/a>and Friends Celebrity Doubles Match!\u201d The tournament relayed the news. While the full schedule of who Federer will partner or play with is unknown for now, that match will take place two days before the singles final of the 2025 Shanghai Masters.<\/p>\n Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/p>\n In a short video announcing his return for one more doubles match, the two-time Shanghai champion said, \u201cHello, this is Roger. I\u2019m really happy to be returning to the Qizhong Stadium in Shanghai for the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Shanghai has always been a special place for me, with great fans and unforgettable memories, and a real love for the game. I look forward to seeing you there on October 10th. Shanghai, let\u2019s meet.\u201d<\/p>\n Roger Federer is coming back to Shanghai \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n Join us on October 10th for the @rogerfederer<\/a> and Friends Celebrity Doubles Match!#rolexshanghaimasters<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6gpnkFfl6B<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Why Shanghai?<\/p>\n Shanghai is the penultimate Masters 1000 on the calendar and has previously been voted as the best ATP tournament of the year by players. The tournament represents some of the world\u2019s best brands, including Rolex, which is its title sponsor. The Swiss watchmaker company is one of Federer\u2019s most valuable sponsors. Federer has endorsed Rolex since 2001, and that partnership continues to grow stronger post-retirement.<\/p>\n Federer has visited Shanghai in each of the last two years and has toured the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, which serves as the main court in the tournament. In 2023, he was presented with the Icon Athlete Award<\/a> by the tournament in honor of his illustrious career in front of a packed stadium. And last year, Federer watched on from the stands as Jannik Sinner defeated one of his former rivals, Novak Djokovic, in the final.<\/p>\n Main Photo Syndication: The Enquirer<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t