Roger Federer fulfilled an ambition by gracing the Australian Open for the first time in six years during the opening ceremony. The six-time champion did not compete at the major in the final stages of his career before retiring in 2022.

The six-time champion will compete on Rod Laver Arena for the first time since his 2022 retirement.

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,

Roger Federer Exhibition Match Australian Open opening ceremony Highlights: Catch the highlights from the ‘Battle of the world No. 1s’ doubles match at Rod Laver Arena

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) — Carlos Alcaraz says he got together with Roger Federer for a round of golf before the Australian Open, and it went just as the 22-year-old Spaniard expected. Federer's swing,

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