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Roger Federer match result as Andre Agassi replaced after ‘d***’ comment at Australian Open
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The Australian Open opening ceremony took place on Saturday morning, while the tournament gets underway on Sunday, January 18 and runs to February 1 at Melbourne Park
Everything you need to know about the Australian Open opening ceremony…
- Exhibition Match Details: Roger Federer returned to the Rod Laver Arena for a special doubles exhibition match during the Australian Open opening ceremony. He teamed up with Andre Agassi to face off against Australian legends Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt.
- Federer’s return: This marked Roger Federer’s first time playing at Rod Laver Arena in several years. He mentioned in a mid-game interview that it was a ‘full big moment’ because his parents were in the stands to watch him play in Melbourne one more time.
- Agassi’s ‘tweener’ highlight: Midway through the first set, Agassi stunned Federer and the crowd by successfully executing a difficult ‘tweener’ shot. Although the ball was already out before he hit it, Federer was left shellshocked and later high-fived his partner for the effort.
- The on-court comment: The match took a humorous turn when Pat Rafter playfully called Andre Agassi a “d***” during a back-and-forth exchange between the two. The comment was made in jest while all players were wearing microphones, and the packed crowd saw the funny side of the banter.
- Atmosphere and interaction: Agassi was heard jokingly telling Federer to ‘do what I say’ while frequently sledging their Australian opponents throughout the match. Federer expressed his delight at being back in Melbourne, noting that having his parents in the stands made it a special moment.
- Match result and legacy: The exhibition focused more on entertaining the fans than the final score, serving as a celebration of the legends’ contributions to the sport. Both Agassi and Federer were praised for their fitness and skill, with Agassi stating it was an honour to share the court with fellow Hall of Famers.
- Purpose: The match served as a celebratory return for Federer to Rod Laver Arena and a way to kick off the tournament with legendary champions.
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