The first formal opening ceremony of the Australian Open became a true gem thanks to Roger Federer and Andre Agassi. About 15 thousand people enjoyed tennis and laughter from inside to outside the court.
Along with local glories like Ashleigh Barty, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt (all with built-in microphones that could be heard throughout the stadium) They played a mixed duel between legends.
In the middle there was space for the Swiss to approach the front row of the Rod Laver Arena to greet none other than Novak Djokovic so that Agassi asked Federer in the middle of a point to play the two-handed backhand (to which the Swiss reacted with a very funny face of annoyance); and the closing was with trademark serve and smash of the 20-time Grand Slam champion.
The final embrace of everyone with everyone filled the hearts of those nostalgic for tennis.
The Australian Open can be followed on the Disney+ Plan Premium screen.
