🎾 Tennis fans, get ready for a true legend’s comeback at the Australian Open 2026! 🎾 The one and only Roger Federer, who thrilled us with his dazzling performances until his retirement in 2022, is returning to the court for a special exhibition doubles match during the tournament’s opening ceremony. Joining forces with fellow tennis great Andre Agassi, they’ll face off against Aussie stars Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt.
Federer couldn’t hide his excitement about heading back down under, sharing, “It feels like a lifetime ago that I coined the phrase the ‘Happy Slam’ for the Australian Open, and it still makes me smile when I think about all the moments I’ve had here.” Remember his iconic victories in 2017 and 2018? We do! This promises to be yet another unforgettable chapter in Melbourne.
📅 When & Where: Tune in on January 17th, with festivities at Rod Laver Arena starting at 7pm local time, that’s 8am for UK viewers.
📺 How to Watch: Catch all the action live in the UK on TNT Sports. Don’t forget, you can also stream it through Discovery+! Whether you prefer watching on your telly or online, they’ve got you covered.
Also on the courts, the tournament is set to sizzle with first-round matchups featuring Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic, and defending champs Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys. Mark your calendars – this is an event you won’t want to miss! 🏆
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