Three years after retiring, the 20-time Grand Slam champion dazzles fans in a Melbourne exhibition tiebreak at Rod Laver Arena.

Roger Federer made his tennis return with a win over a highly-ranked Australian Open star as fans all made the same point. Federer called time on his storied career in 2022 after winning an impressive 20 Grand Slam titles, including six titles at the Australian Open.

Roger Federer captivated fans during a practice match against Casper Ruud at the 2026 Australian Open, marking his return to Melbourne Park since retiring in 2022. The event at Rod Laver Arena drew large crowds eager to witness Federer’s exceptional skills once again.

After six years, Roger Federer returned to his beloved Melbourne Park, reviving the vibes of competitive days. The six-time Australian Open winner embraced a practice session at Rod Laver Arena with Casper Ruud. Roger beating Casper Ruud in a tiebreak on Rod Laver Arena. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/KNd5GTVhaO

Lionel Messi has inspired admiration far beyond soccer, and few voices resonate more deeply across sporting cultures than that of Roger Federer.

Six-times Australian Open champion Roger Federer knows Carlos Alcaraz will have completing a career grand slam at Melbourne Park on his mind.