• The 75-year-old Laver was playing on the Melbourne Park named in his honour. The Australian remains the only man to twice win all four grand slam tournaments in a calendar year. David Gray / Reuters
    The 75-year-old Laver was playing on the Melbourne Park named in his honour. The Australian remains the only man to twice win all four grand slam tournaments in a calendar year. David Gray / Reuters
  • The match, at Rod Laver Arena, between Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was played to raise money for his foundation. Robert Prezioso / Getty Images
    The match, at Rod Laver Arena, between Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was played to raise money for his foundation. Robert Prezioso / Getty Images
  • "The racquet feels a little heavy right now, I must say," Federer told the AP about rallying with Laver. William West / AFP
    "The racquet feels a little heavy right now, I must say," Federer told the AP about rallying with Laver. William West / AFP
  • Laver won 11 grand slams during a 13-year career from 1963-1976. Robert Prezioso / Getty Images
    Laver won 11 grand slams during a 13-year career from 1963-1976. Robert Prezioso / Getty Images
  • Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Wednesday. David Gray / Reuters
    Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Wednesday. David Gray / Reuters
  • Laver and Federer rallying on Wednesday. Graham Denholm / Getty Images
    Laver and Federer rallying on Wednesday. Graham Denholm / Getty Images
  • Rod Laver acknowledging the crowd in Melbourne on Wednesday. Michael Dodge / Getty Images
    Rod Laver acknowledging the crowd in Melbourne on Wednesday. Michael Dodge / Getty Images
  • Laver flipping a coin before the exhibition match between Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Wednesday. William West / AFP
    Laver flipping a coin before the exhibition match between Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Wednesday. William West / AFP

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In Pictures: Roger Federer and Rod Laver rally in Melbourne

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Roger Federer and Rod Laver rallied for the first time on Wednesday before a charity match between Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Melbourne.

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