In a career span of over 20 years Serena Williams and Roger Federer have never faced each other in a competitive game.

The two tennis legends have won 43 grand slam singles titles between them and are considered by many to be the greatest of all time.

But in careers lasting over 20 years Roger Federer and Serena Williams have never faced each other in a competitive match, until their eagerly anticipated New Year's Day clash at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

The greats will oppose each other in a mixed doubles match where Williams will pair with US teammate Frances Tiafoe, with Federer partnering Belinda Bencic. According to Serena, she said she has been looking forward to sharing the court with Federer and described the feeling as "cool".

Williams is warming up for next month's Australian Open where she is hoping to equal Margaret Court's all-time grand slam titles record of 24.

Federer said he is looking forward to what some commentators are describing as the "Battle of the Sexes", a reference to the famous 1973 clash between Billie-Jean King and former Wimbledon champion Bobby Riggs. Hype maybe, but Federer is intrigued to be finally facing up to his fellow 37-year-old, the pair having been at the top of the tennis tree since the early part of the century. He said he admired her efforts on and off the pitch and often thought what it will feel like to return the serve and go head to head with her.

source: https://www.suavedef.com.ng/2018/12/serena-williams-and-roger-federer-to.html