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Published May 28, 2018

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The ⭐️s came out on Kids' Tennis Day!

Catch up with all your favourite players: https://t.co/6dxlvJGBpX #RG18 pic.twitter.com/0v8PDxc96m
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 26, 2018

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Ahead of the serious business getting underway at the French Open, the top stars put on a show for kids’ day on Saturday. From exhibition games to fun interviews and even a little dancing, there was fun to be had by all.

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and 2016 winner Novak Djokovic put aside their rivalry to team up.

Friendship goals 👬

@ RafaelNadal + @ DjokerNole

# RG18 pic.twitter.com/W5LfxCdvU3
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 26, 2018

Nadal and Djokovic took on Simona Halep and Alexander Zverev, before some local kids got in on the action unfolding on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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Tennis Avengers, assemble 💪: @Simona_Halep, @DjokerNole, #Zverev, and @RafaelNadal. #RG18 pic.twitter.com/olSg5xqjvm
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 26, 2018

Djokovic was clearly at ease, enjoying the chance to be a little silly.

The Djoker is back!@DjokerNole getting into the spirit of Kids' Day.#RG18 pic.twitter.com/HCdpQUgWm0
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 26, 2018

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Nadal was also in great spirits.

Just a little behind the scenes fun and games with @DjokerNole and @RafaelNadal...#RG18 pic.twitter.com/2ycc1g8O6E
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 26, 2018

Two-time major winner Victoria Azarenka, playing in her first Grand Slam since her custody battle begin last summer, took to the umpire's chair.

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Azarenka would drop her first round to Katerina Siniakova. World number No. 1 Halep, a two-time French Open finalist, thrilled her Parisian fans.

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Halep is still seeking her first Grand Slam.

A big thank you to these three great players for being so nice to me yesterday. It was a big thrill for me to be on court with Rafa, Nole & Sascha, and to be involved in Kids Day @rolandgarros 😊 pic.twitter.com/2kFqUQD4xb
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) May 27, 2018

Nadal, Djokovic have a blast together for kids' day in Paris

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—Tennis Channel Plus features up to 10 courts of live action from Roland Garros beginning Sunday, May 27 at 5:00am ET.

—Catch up and watch all your favorite stars anytime on-demand with Tennis Channel Plus.

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