World tennis legend Roger Federer will return to the court for an exhibition match. It will be held in Shanghai in October during the local Masters tournament.

In a video released by the organizers of the ATP Masters 1000 event, the Swiss said: "Hello, I'm Roger and I'm really happy to be back in Shanghai for the Rolex Shanghai Masters."

Shanghai has always been a special place for me, with wonderful fans, unforgettable memories and a true love for the game. I look forward to seeing you on October 10," the veteran said.

The 44-year-old Swiss will play in an exhibition doubles match with Hong Kong actor and film producer Donnie Yen, Chinese actor Lei Wu and former Chinese tennis player Zheng Tse. |BGNES