Roger Federer returned to Rod Laver Area throughout Australian Open opening week and received a apply tiebreak in opposition to Casper Ruud, taking it 7–2.
Federer, who retired from skilled tennis in 2022, confronted Ruud, at present ranked contained in the world’s high 15, in a brief apply hit, not a aggressive match.
The tiebreak drew consideration because of the distinction between Federer’s retirement standing and Ruud’s place as an energetic high participant.
This match takes place almost 4 years after Federer final appeared on the Australian Open. Regardless of that hole, he struck the ball cleanly all through the tiebreak and managed many of the factors.
Ruud remained relaxed through the hit, and the 2 gamers shared a quick embrace on the internet as soon as it concluded.
Federer is scheduled to participate in an exhibition match later within the week. The apply look marked his first on-court second at Melbourne Park since his retirement, and we’re wanting to see what he can nonetheless produce on the court docket.
