ROGER FEDERER showed tennis fans he still has all his old magic by beating Casper Ruud in a tie-break during a practice session. The six-time Australian Open champion, 44,

Ahead of the match, Federer, a six-time Australian Open champion, took to the practice courts with world number 13 Casper Ruud. The two played a tiebreak on Rod Laver Arena, which ultimately went the way of the 44-year-old. Federer defeated Ruud in the shootout 7-2 in front of a packed crowd, proving he has still got it.

Roger Federer's practice session at the Rod Laver Arena was his first appearance on the court since 2020. | Tennis News

The Swiss legend beat world No. 13 Casper Ruud 7-2 in a single tiebreak. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Roger Federer has returned to the Australian Open this year to participate in an exhibition match for the inaugural Opening Ceremony.

Tennis great Roger Federer graced the Rod Laver Arena once again for a practice match against Casper Ruud ahead of the Australia Open 2026. The match was Federer's return to the venue after 6 years. The Swiss legend marked it in grand style, clinching a tie-break victory over the World No.12.

The year is 2026, and the scene at Rod Laver Arena felt like a fever dream for anyone who grew up watching the golden era of the sport. For the first time since 2020, Roger Federer stepped onto the blue hard courts of Melbourne,

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