New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Three years after Roger Federer hanged up his boots, Swiss great and former World No.1 will be making a return to the tennis court once again at the 2025 Shanghai Masters. The 44-year-old confirmed his participation to play at the "Roger & Friends" celebrity doubles event, to be held at Qizhong Stadium on October 10.

Besides Federer, the event will also see the likes of actor Wu Lei, martial artist and actor Donnie Yen, and former world No. 3 doubles player and a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Zheng Jie.

"Hello, this is Roger, and I am really happy to be returning to Qizhong Stadium in Shanghai for the Rolex Shanghai Masters," said Federer in a promotional video, shared on social media.

"Shanghai has always ...