Roger Federer of Switzerland prepares to return serve in his doubles match during day three of the 2014 Brisbane International. Source: Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
ROGER Federer has declared himself primed and ready for tonight's New Year's tennis feast after an entertaining doubles win on Pat Rafter Arena yesterday.
Federer will play his first singles match in Queensland tonight against good friend Jarkko Nieminen. He gave fans a teaser of the brilliance to come with a 7-5, 7-6 (7-5) win with Nicolas Mahut against top seeds Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau.
The Fed Express is the biggest show in town and after days of appearances, interviews and autographs the 17-times Grand Slam winner finally stepped on court.
Greeted by an enormous roar, plus someone ringing a cow bell, the Swiss star delivered a superb 93-minute performance that left the crowd wanting more and Mahut slightly relieved.
The Frenchman had earlier won his own singles match, but when he left the hotel this morning his wife's only message was a reminder not to mess up playing with Federer.
Roger Federer in action during his doubles match with Nicolas Mahut against Jen-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau at the Brisbane International Tennis. Pic Darren England. Source: News Limited
Ever the gentleman, Federer gave Mahut the credit post game.
"I really enjoyed myself out here. Thanks to Nicolas for playing with me and carrying me at the end," Federer said.
"It has been a pleasure coming out here for the first time on Pat Rafter Arena and I hope to see some of you guys tomorrow."
Federer made a few errors but in the moments that mattered, he was the one who saved a crucial set point in the opening set.
"I'm happy with how my body is feeling and mentally I'm really eager to come out and start my singles campaign," he said.
It was a gathering of tennis royalty at Tennyson yesterday.
Federer had entered the court just 10 minutes after 17-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams completed her victory and both were watched by Australian tennis great Rod Laver.
No doubt they will cross paths again in Brisbane in the coming days
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