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January 1, 19:22
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Swiss tennis player Roger Federer won a mixed doubles match against legendary American athlete Serena Williams.
This is reported by CNN.
The match took place on Tuesday, January 1st as part of the Hopman Cup tournament. Federer and Williams were Belinda Benchic and Francis Tiafo respectively. The score was 4-2 4-3 (5-3).
However, the outcome of the match was a bit worried: for tennis fans, this was the first and probably the only opportunity to see two athletes who are considered the best tennis players on the same field. all time. More than 14,000 spectators watched the play in the Perth Arena.
Before the match, Federer was worried about Williams' famous ranking: "I was nervous because she had a gorgeous presentation and that it was impossible to predict."
However, Serena Williams showed a higher degree. in one match: she won the Grand Slam tournament 23 times in this discipline, while she only played 16 times in a relationship.
In addition, his partner, Francis Tiafoe, was injured on one shoulder and prevented him from playing in the best possible way.
After the match, Federer and Williams responded warmly to a game. . Ro a
"Seriously, this guy – the best – both on the field and off" – says legendary tennis player
Federer praises Williams' skill: "He – champion .. It is immediately visible how concentrated it is and what I like in it. "
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