Roger Federer revisits the Happy Slam and holds court on contemporary tennis
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — On his much belated farewell tour to the tournament he first described as the “Happy Slam," Roger Federer has held court on contemporary tennis. The 20-time major winner was as diplomatic as ever, of course. He said he wouldn't be the one to remind Carlos Alcaraz about how hard it is to complete a career Grand Slam when you've already got three of the four major titles. He also wouldn't enter discussion on speculation that Serena Williams might be considering a...
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