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Roger Federer revisits the Happy Slam and holds court on contemporary tennis

  • Roger Federer, 44, returned to Melbourne to headline the Australian Open's inaugural opening ceremony at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday after holding a press conference on Jan 15, 2026.
  • A six-time Australian Open winner, Federer said he loves returning to Melbourne Park and called it one of his favourite tournaments, adding he feels nerves and excitement after resuming practice with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
  • Federer praised the Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry, saying `They play incredible tennis`, noting Carlos Alcaraz has won multiple majors but never passed the Australian Open quarter-finals.
  • Federer declined to join speculation on Williams' comeback after reports about testing registration, saying, "I mean, I heard that she entered the doping program, and then I heard that she said she's not coming back," while the ITIA confirmed her registration last month.
  • Historic stakes meet heavy competition as Carlos Alcaraz bids to become the ninth man with four major titles, while Federer noted the 127-man draw includes Novak Djokovic.
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By Juan Alvarado, CNN en Español. Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is an authoritative voice on the world of tennis. The former world number one and winner of 20 Grand Slam titles is considered by many to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Furthermore, the Swiss maestro starred in one of the most iconic rivalries in tennis history alongside Spain's Rafael Nadal. However, for a moment, the "Maestro" of tennis set aside h…

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Federer understands Alcaraz's 'tough' Slam chase

Roger Federer says he won't be the one to remind Carlos Alcaraz about how hard it is to complete a career Grand Slam.

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Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz will win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest tennis player to win all Grand Slam titles.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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