Roger Federer, 45, made his return to the US Open on August 25, 2026. And the tennis legend wasn’t the only familiar face to show up for the special event.
Federer won five consecutive US Open titles from 2004 to 2008. And his return to the court for this special exhibition gave fans another opportunity to see him back at the tournament. He took part in the match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. There he faced longtime friend and rival Andy Roddick, 43 in two matches. The two have shared plenty of memorable moments throughout their careers. So seeing them back on the court together was a fun moment for tennis fans.
Let’s be real, though, the tennis wasn’t the only thing getting attention that night. Several A-list celebrities stepped out for the event. And they brought plenty of star power to the red carpet before heading in to watch the matches.
Among the famous faces spotted at the event were fashion icon Anna Wintour and “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, along with other celebrity guests. From their outfits to their arrival photos, there was plenty for fans to check out before the exhibition got underway.
Anna Wintour, Savannah Guthrie, & More Hit the Red Carpet
GettyAnna Wintour attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettySavannah Guthrie attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyHuma Abedin and Tory Burch attend the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyAerin Lauder attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyAmy Griffin attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyGayle King attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyHomer Gere attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)
Yep, this was one of those events. The ones where the guest list was almost as exciting as what was happening on the court. The celebrities who attended gave fans a chance to see some familiar faces dressed for a night of tennis. And there were plenty of photo-worthy moments along the way.
More A-List Photos From the US Open Exhibition
GettyBee Carrozzini, Anna Wintour, and Elizabeth Cordry Shaffer attend the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyAmy Griffin attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyTory Burch attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyWes Gordon and Paul Arnhold attend the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyJonquel Jones attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyVanessa Nadal and Lin-Manuel Miranda attend the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)GettyJoey Daccord attends the US Open Exhibition Match event “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns To New York” (2026)
And it seems like there was something for everyone to enjoy during the event. Whether that meant watching Federer compete again or checking out the celebrities who came out to support the night. Honestly, the red carpet gave fans plenty to look at before the tennis even began. And now you’ve seen some of the best A-list photos from the event.
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Anna Wintour, Savannah Guthrie, and more famous faces hit the red carpet for Roger Federer’s US Open exhibition match.
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