Witness the Epic Clash of Tennis Legends

Match Highlights

Tennis fans were in for a historic moment when Serena Williams and Roger Federer took the court together. At the 2019 Hopman Cup, Williams teamed up with fellow American Francis Tiafoe to take on Federer and his Swiss compatriot Belinda Bencic. The legends went head-to-head, with Williams once serving at an astonishing 194kmh, sending a clear message of intent to the 20-time Grand Slam winner. However, Federer rose to the occasion and upped his game during the short and intense rallies, with Bencic providing excellent support by hitting some remarkable winners.

The mixed doubles contest, played under Fast4 format rules, was a thrilling battle. Federer and Bencic emerged victorious, defeating Williams and Tiafoe 4-2, 4-3 (5-3) in just 46 minutes. This decisive win in the Hopman Cup tie, after they were tied at 1-1, added to the excitement and drama of the event.

Post-Match Reactions

Williams and Federer thoroughly captivated the crowd with their Hopman Cup mixed doubles contest. They created a rare and memorable moment in tennis as icons from the ATP and WTA Tour came together to compete in a highly competitive match. After the match, Williams and Federer shared their thoughts on their battle.

Williams said, "It was so much fun. This is incredibly cool that we get to experience this at such a significant point in our careers. This guy is truly great, both on and off the court." Federer added, "I think his serve is often underestimated. It's a killer serve that's difficult to read. I've been observing him closely, and I never realized how amazing it truly is. It was a great pleasure playing against Serena. What an honor. She's an exceptional champion, and you can see how focused she is. I admire that about her."