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Federer partnered past champions Andre Agassi and then Ash Barty in an exhibition doubles match against Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt as the main feature of the program
The 38-year-old is about to embark on his 21st Australian Open and remains among the top contenders, behind defending champion Jannik Sinner and top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz
In the second set, Andreeva broke early to take the opening three games and sealed the match on serve
The first major of the year gets under way as a 15-day event for the third time running, aimed at cutting down on late-night finishes
The mania around the high-profile breakup shows the evolving nature of the athlete-confidant alliance in an individualistic sport. Coaches used to be support acts to the star. But with on-court coaching now fully legal at all levels, they have moved from backstage to front and centre