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Federer, who burst into tears after receiving the Australian Open winner's trophy from Laver in 2006, has spoken of the Australian great with reverence in the past.

The 17-time Grand Slam winner started a fundraising event Wednesday with a few rallies against the 75-year-old Laver, who twice completed the Grand Slam and had the center court at Melbourne Park named in his honor.

Federer told the crowd: ''The racket feels a little heavy right now.''

Laver, dressed in the cream shorts and vest of a bygone era, netted a few backhands before going to the net to mix it up with some volleys against the 32-year-old Federer, who is preparing for next week's Australian Open.

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