Federer, a six-time Australian Open winner and 20-time Grand Slam champion, partnered with past champions Andre Agassi and then Ash Barty in an exhibition doubles match against Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt as the main feature of the program.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony became the Roger Federer show on the eve of the season-opening major. There was Crowded House, the band, playing a set of four hits.

Not long after his retirement, Murray shocked the tennis world by linking up with his former rival Novak Djokovic in a coaching capacity. The pair parted ways after around six months of working together, with Djokovic still active and chasing further success at the Australian Open.

Roger Federer watched Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon last year

Roger Federer looked right at home back on Rod Laver Arena, taking a practice tiebreak against Casper Ruud ahead of the Australian Open. Federer returned to Melbourne for the tournament’s opening ceremony,

Federer and Nadal retired in 2022 and 2024, respectively, while Djokovic, still going strong at 38, faces Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday. All th

Timeless Roger Federer stopped the clock at one of his favorite stadiums