World No. 2 Roger Federer arrived early in Melbourne for January's Australian Open after deciding not to play in any warm-up events.
Early bird —
World No. 2 Roger Federer arrived early in Melbourne for January's Australian Open after deciding not to play in any warm-up events.
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His wife Mirka, right, sits with their twins while the 17-time grand slam champion played in a Kids Day exhibition on January 12.
Kids stuff —
His wife Mirka, right, sits with their twins while the 17-time grand slam champion played in a Kids Day exhibition on January 12.
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Federer, seeking a fifth Australian Open title, plays with cartoon character Sponge Bob at the children's event.
Sponge Rog —
Federer, seeking a fifth Australian Open title, plays with cartoon character Sponge Bob at the children's event.
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In December, Federer made a tour of South America, playing exhibition matches in Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
Tip o' the hat —
In December, Federer made a tour of South America, playing exhibition matches in Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
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The 31-year-old said he was touched by the appreciation he received from South American fans. Here supporters in Bogota wear masks with his picture.
Tennis icon —
The 31-year-old said he was touched by the appreciation he received from South American fans. Here supporters in Bogota wear masks with his picture.
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Federer controls the ball during a soccer-tennis exhibition match with Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro and former footballer Gabriel Batistuta (both out of picture) at the Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires.
Ball skills —
Federer controls the ball during a soccer-tennis exhibition match with Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro and former footballer Gabriel Batistuta (both out of picture) at the Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires.
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Federer wore a Brazilian national football team uniform during an exhibition match against German Tommy Haas in Sao Paulo on December 9.
Joga Bonito —
Federer wore a Brazilian national football team uniform during an exhibition match against German Tommy Haas in Sao Paulo on December 9.
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