Federer wins historic match against Serena Williams in the Hopman Cup

Switzerland's Roger Federer won a historic victory against Serena Williams at the Hopman Tennis Cup on Tuesday, but the real winner was tennis and fans who enjoyed the first encounter between two of the biggest names in the game at a single event. unforgettable evening..

Switzerland, defending their title with a 2-1 victory over the United States, has won the title six times but has become second in Group B..

But the result did not mean much for more than 14,000 spectators in Perth and millions of people around the world were eagerly awaiting the match..

Federer and Williams, who each won 43 Grand Slam titles, won individual matches by deferring the doubles match and the deciding match for the level of excitement they generated when Federer and Williams left the stadium with a broad smile..

Local media have described the game as more interesting between male and female players since 1973, when Billy Jane King beat Bobbie Riggs on a show..

The match between King, who won 39 titles, and Riggs, world number one, has aroused negative feelings, but Federer and Williams respect each other and allow the public to take pictures with them and take their signatures..

"It was a really fun match," said Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles and is preparing to defend his title at the Open of Australia this month..

"I was a little nervous when I made the ball. People have talked a lot about the power of their despatch. I have seen in myself how wonderful this transmission is, which can not be expected. "

Serena described the game, which was full of laughter and had the flavor of the show, as "a great experience" and she did not want to finish.

"I was sad at the end of the match – it was an interesting match – we belong to the same generation – it was very wonderful – I wanted to take pictures with him and I wanted to bring my daughter "said Serena, who has won 23 Grand Slam titles..

"He is an excellent player on and off the field. I think his strikes can not be underestimated at all. It's a deadly, unpredictable and deadly strike.

"I was constantly watching him and I did not know how wonderful his shots were now. "