Federer relishing ‘once in a lifetime’ Serena clashBy The Manila TimesPERTH, Australia: The Hopman Cup might have saved its best for last as excitement builds for the most anticipated tennis match involving a man and woman since the “Battle of the Sexes” in the 1970s. “It is very exciting for both of us and I hope a lot of tennis fans tune in and watch it,” said Federer after opening his Hopman Cup campaign with an easy singles win on Sunday. Federer said he had plenty of experience playing against women, going back to his days as a teenage tour hopeful in Switzerland. Despite their long concurrent careers and having attended a few Wimbledon champion dinners together, Federer said the pair barely knew each other. “It is the age of social media,” said Federer, with a grin.

Source: Manila Times December 31, 2018 03:33 UTC