Overview
- Roger Federer started alongside Andre Agassi against Australians Lleyton Hewitt and Pat Rafter in a light-hearted, mic’d-up doubles on Rod Laver Arena.
- With the exhibition level at one set each, Agassi called for a substitution and invited Ashleigh Barty to take his place to loud cheers.
- Barty exclaimed “I’m back!” and teamed with Federer to clinch the deciding set 4-2.
- Agassi delivered running jokes throughout, even telling Federer “Stop with this and hit it” after reacting to a one-handed backhand.
- Federer told the crowd he was happy to be back in Melbourne as the showcase ceremonially launched the Australian Open.