Roger Federer has returned to the Australian Open 2026, and good news for the tennis fans is that the Swiss is set to entertain his fans with a game. The 44-year-old will be playing on the Rod Laver Arena with a three-time Grand Slam finalist.
How to watch Roger Federer’s session at Australian Open?
Federer’s appearance in Australia will not be strictly promotional, and the tennis icon is scheduled for a practise session against Casper Ruud. The Norwegian is looking to bounce back from his shock defeat at the ASB Classic against Fabian Marozsan.
The two, Federer and Ruud, have previously met in a competitive action on the ATP Tour. At the Grand Slam, the 27-year-old was defeated by the tennis legend at the French Open in the round of 32 clash.
Roger Federer vs Casper Ruud schedule, date, time, live stream, tickets, head-to-head
Roger Federer and Casper Ruud will meet on the practice court at the Rod Laver Arena on Friday, 16 January at 1 AM AEDT (Melbourne time), 5:30 AM IST. The match in India can be watched live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV; however, this pre-tournament event may not be fully telecast
Date: Friday, 16 January
Time: 1 AM AEDT (Melbourne time), 5:30 AM IST
Venue: Rod Laver Arena
Head to head: Roger Federer 1-0 Casper Ruud
Live stream: N/A
Roger Federer vs Casper Ruud tickets
The tickets for Roger Federer vs Casper Ruud practice session can be bought on th offivls site of the tournament. Check out this link for the same.
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