Melbourne :
Two of the greatest ever tennis player, Rod Laver and Roger Federer, trade a few shots for the first time on Wednesday, with the usually unflappable Swiss champion admitting he was nervous.
Australian legend Laver, the only man twice to have won all four grand slam tournaments in a calendar year, surprised 17-time grand slam tournament winner Federer at the charity event in Melbourne.
He briefly traded shots with Federer before the Swiss player took on Frenchman Tsonga in an exhibition match. Federer admitted he was nervous about rallying with Laver. He said : "The racquet feels a little heavy right now, I must say".
Federer won the exhibition match with Tsonga 6-7(5-7), 6-3, 7-5. He came from a break down in the final set, although had to serve twice for the match to clinch it, indicating there were some nerves despite the clash, part of a charity fundraiser, being played in a casual atmosphere.
Two of the greatest ever tennis player, Rod Laver and Roger Federer, trade a few shots for the first time on Wednesday, with the usually unflappable Swiss champion admitting he was nervous.
Australian legend Laver, the only man twice to have won all four grand slam tournaments in a calendar year, surprised 17-time grand slam tournament winner Federer at the charity event in Melbourne.
The 75-year-old took to the Melbourne park court named in his honour wearing a vest, shorts and tennis shoes.
He briefly traded shots with Federer before the Swiss player took on Frenchman Tsonga in an exhibition match. Federer admitted he was nervous about rallying with Laver. He said : "The racquet feels a little heavy right now, I must say".
The Swiss famously showed his deep respect for Laver when he burst into tears after winning the 2006 Australian Open, with Laver watching on the winners dais.
Federer won the exhibition match with Tsonga 6-7(5-7), 6-3, 7-5. He came from a break down in the final set, although had to serve twice for the match to clinch it, indicating there were some nerves despite the clash, part of a charity fundraiser, being played in a casual atmosphere.
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