India, June 8 -- The Arthur Ashe Stadium is about to welcome back its most elegant champion. Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer is making a highly anticipated return to Flushing Meadows this summer for an exclusive exhibition event. Titled "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York," the special night is scheduled for August 25, leading wthe tournament's Fan Week just before the main singles draw gets underway on August 30.

The blockbuster event serves as the opening act to a historic week for the 44-year-old tennis legend who is the only player of either gender to win five straight U.S. Open singles titles. Just a few days later, on August 29, Federer will travel north to Newport, Rhode Island, to be officially enshrined into t...